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In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version Topics include:
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It is important to understand that the elastic fibers in the tissues affected by lymphedema are damaged. These fibers lose their elasticity and tend to harden, which is particularly the case in untreated lymphedema present over a long period of time and progressed stages of lymphedema. Although the swelling in lymphedema may be reduced . . . → Read More: The Science behind Compression Therapy in Lymphedema Management  17 comments - (Comments are closed)  Complete Decongestive Therapy, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Bandages, Compression Garments  complete decongestive therapy, compression garments, Compression in lymphedema, lymphedema management, lymphedema treatment, The Science behind Compression Therapy in Lymphedema Management
Complete decongestive therapy (CDT), sometimes referred to as complex decongestive therapy, or combined physical therapy is the internationally recognized “gold standard” treatment system for the vast majority of patients affected by lymphedema. Backed by long standing experience, CDT has shown to be safe and effective as the standard therapy for lymphedema. It is . . . → Read More: Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema
Chronic lymphedema is considered to be a progressive condition, regardless of its classification of either primary or secondary, and cannot simply be described as an accumulation of protein-rich fluid. It is a chronic, degenerative and inflammatory process affecting the soft tissues, skin, lymph vessels and nodes of the extremities, trunk, abdomen, head and . . . → Read More: Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Bandages, Quality of Life and Lymphedema BCRL, breast cancer related lymphedema, compression garments, Impact of Lymphedema on the Quality of Life, lymphedema management, lymphedema treatment, QoL Lymphedema, Quality of Life Lymphedema, Vitamins and Lymphedema
Being involved in lymphedema management for over 30 years, I would like to discuss the importance of appropriate dosing levels for lymphedema treatments, in other words, how many treatments per week should ideally be applied in Phase I, or the intensive phase of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is performed in two . . . → Read More: Dosing for Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema One comment - (Comments are closed) Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Complete Decongestive Therapy, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Bandages, Compression Garments, Dosing for lymphedema therapy, Lymphedema Complications, Lymphedema Legislation, Lymphedema Research, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Lymphedema Therapists, Lymphedema Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), Primary Lymphedema, Pumps - Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Screening for Lymphedema
Dear Friends in the Lymphedema Community! I am very happy to report that the publication “It’s Not Just a Swelling! Lymphedema” is a big success; many of you who already read and use it have reported back to me indicating that the contents are very useful and a great help in dealing with . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Book for Patients 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Books on Lymphedema, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer Surgery, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Complete Decongestive Therapy, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Bandages, Compression Garments, Diet and Lymphedema, Dosing for lymphedema therapy, Drugs and Lymphedema, Elastic Taping for Lymphedema, Exercises for Lymphedema, Lipedema, Liposuction and Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis, Lymphedema Complications, Lymphedema Infections, Lymphedema of the Head and Neck, Uncategorized book lymphedema, lymphedema book, lymphedema publication
I heard Brittany Williams speaking at the National Lymphedema Network’s 2019 conference in Boston. Brittany’s daughter Brylan was born with primary lymphedema, and Brittany’s speech covered the story of her family’s journey to seek proper diagnosis and get appropriate treatment for her daughter Brylan. During the course of Brittany’s journey she became aware . . . → Read More: Pediatric Lymphedema – The Story Behind Brylan’s Feat Foundation |
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