New Book for Patients and Caregivers
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:
- Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
- Nutritional Aspects
- Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
- Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
- Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
- Traveling with Lymphedema
- Prevention of Lymphedema
- Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
- Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
- Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
- And Much More
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The Author
Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more
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By Joachim Zuther, on October 18th, 2023
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Lymphedema is a very common and serious condition, affecting at least 3 million Americans. However, there is no consistency, as well as a lack of literature regarding the data on the general incidence of primary and secondary lymphedema. Incidence rates in the literature vary greatly, which results from the variety . . . → Read More: On the Importance of Lymphedema Screening for Upper and Lower Extremities Following Surgical Procedures
By Joachim Zuther, on October 28th, 2022
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
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