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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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The term “swelling” is used to describe an enlargement of a body part and can be used to describe edema, as well as lymphedema. While the initial causes for the formation of the swelling are different, both involve the accumulation of fluid in the soft tissues of the skin due to some form . . . → Read More: How Lymphatic Insufficiencies Result in Edema or Lymphedema
A number of patients who underwent axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in combination with breast cancer surgery experience postoperative pain and limited range of motion associated with a palpable cord of tissue extending from the axilla into the arm on the same side. This condition is known as Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS), or . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Cording (Axillary Web Syndrome)  115 comments - (Comments are closed)  Axillary Web Syndrome, Lymphedema Research, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedemablog News  aws, Axillary Web Syndrome, breast cancer lympheema, Cording Syndrome, lymphedema blog, lymphedema information, lymphedema management, lymphedema news, lymphedema resource, lymphedema treatment
The primary role of compression garments in lymphedema management is to maintain the reduction of the swelling achieved during the intensive treatment phase of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). A high level of consistency in providing the appropriate compression is crucial in order to avoid re-accumulation of evacuated lymphedema fluid. This consistency is provided . . . → Read More: How to Care for Your Compression Garments 21 comments - (Comments are closed) Compression Garments, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedemablog News, Uncategorized Care for compression garments, compression garment care, compression sleeve wash, construction of compression garment, drying compression garments, inlay thread, inlay yarn, lymphedema, lymphedema blog, lymphedema information, lymphedema management, lymphedema news, lymphedema resource, washing compression garments, washing solutions for compression garments
“After a day of sitting in the office my ankles are swollen.” “During the last several months of my pregnancy, my legs practically doubled in size” “My fingers and hand frequently get puffy following a long hike” “My arm started swelling after I had surgery for my breast cancer” “Following the removal of . . . → Read More: When is it Lymphedema? Self-Check for Lymphedema 50 comments - (Comments are closed) Compression Garments, Drugs and Lymphedema, Exercises for Lymphedema, Lymphedema Infections, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Therapists, Lymphedema Therapy, Lymphedemablog News, Skin and Nail Care lymphedema, lymphedema blog, lymphedema exercises, Lymphedema Infections, lymphedema information, lymphedema management, lymphedema news, lymphedema resource, Lymphedema self-check, weight lifting lymphedema
Dear Friends and Members of the Lymphedema Community! As many of you know, I founded the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 1994, which developed an outstanding reputation over the decades for scientifically based instruction in Lymphedema Management. Until 2005, when I decided to sell the school following a diagnosis with a condition that . . . → Read More: Academy of Lymphatic Studies’ founder Joachim Zuther no longer with the School
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
Successful lymphedema management requires a well-trained lymphedema therapist and a properly set up treatment environment conducive to special requirements in the care and management of lymphedema. Lymphedema therapists can be physical therapists and their assistants, occupational therapists and their assistants, physicians, nurses, chiropractors, or massage therapists who have undergone specialized training in complete . . . → Read More: How to Locate a Qualified Lymphedema Therapist One comment - (Comments are closed) Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Therapists, Lymphedemablog News certified lymphedema therapist, CLT, complete decongestive therapy, lymphedema information, lymphedema news, lymphedema resource, lymphedema therapist, NALEA, North American Lymphedema Education Association |
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