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

A Giant Step in the Wrong Direction for Patient Safety

By Joachim Zuther, on November 18th, 2021

 

Safety of patients suffering with lymphedema and maintenance of the highest standards in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lymphedema must be the utmost priority for all medical institutions, educators and therapists involved in lymphedema care. Why? Because patients deserve nothing less, period!

Lymphedema patients have been misdiagnosed and mistreated for hundreds of . . . → Read More: A Giant Step in the Wrong Direction for Patient Safety

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Mastectomy Explained

By Joachim Zuther, on September 5th, 2021

 

Mastectomy is the medical term for the removal of the entire breast tissue, which is used to remove or prevent breast cancer. A mastectomy may be recommended if cancer affects a large area of the breast, cancer has spread throughout the breast tissue, or if there are a large number of pre-cancerous cells . . . → Read More: Mastectomy Explained

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Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

By Joachim Zuther, on October 15th, 2019

 

I would like to thank Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, WCC, FACCWS, CLT, MLD/CDT and Wound Care Instructor, a well-known specialist on the topic of open and weeping wounds associated with edema and lymphedema, to provide this very informative and important article.

Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep (by Frank Aviles)

Management . . . → Read More: Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

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