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

Find a Therapist

The following links to lymphedema training schools and resources list therapists in the United States and the rest of the world.

Lymphedema Training Schools:

Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Klose Training
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Vodder School International

Lymphedema Resources in the U.S.:

The American Lymphedema Framework Project’s (ALFP) Lymphedema Specialist Search

Canadian Lymphedema Therapist Resources:

Alberta: http://www.albertalymphedema.com/pdf/2014therapists.pdf

British Columbia: http://www.bclymph.org/page-962912

Saskatchewan: http://www.sasklymph.ca/services_cdt.php

Ontario: https://lymphontario.wildapricot.org/directory

Quebec: http://en.infolympho.ca/resources/certified-lymphedema-therapist-listing/

Lymphedema Therapists in India:

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