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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
An IPC is an intermittent pneumatic compression device that is composed of an inflatable garment consisting of multiple pressure compartments that wraps around the arm or leg, and an electrical pneumatic pump that fills the garment with compressed air. The garment is intermittently inflated and deflated with cycle times and pressures that vary . . . → Read More: How do Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices (IPC’s) work and what are the Contraindications?
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
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
Taking appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema always makes sense. Traveling in airplanes with pressurized cabins at high altitudes, especially on long-haul flights, may have deleterious effects on unmanaged lymphedema. However, individuals affected by, or at risk for lymphedema should not avoid air travel due to fear. Being aware of . . . → Read More: Lymphedema and Airline Travel 23 comments - (Comments are closed) Travel and Lymphedema airplane travel lymphedema, airtravel and the effects on lymphedema, airtravel lymphedema, effect of cabin pressure on lymphedema, lymphedema, lymphedema and airtravel, lymphedema blog, lymphedema exercises, lymphedema management, lymphedema resource, lymphedema treatment
The 2016 Yoga in America Study conducted by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance shows that the number of yoga practitioners in the United States has increased to more than 36 million, up from 20.4 million in 2012. Yoga, a practice rooted in over 5000 years of ancient Indian texts and traditions, continues to . . . → Read More: Yoga for Lymphedema One comment - (Comments are closed) Exercises for Lymphedema, Uncategorized, Yoga for Lymphedema Ashtanga Yoga for Lymphedema, Exercsises for Lymphedema, Hatha Yoga for Lymphedema, lymphedema management, lymphedema news, Lymphedema Risk reduction, lymphedema treatment, Vinyasa Yoga for Lymphedema, weight lifting lymphedema, Yoga, Yoga for Lymphedema
Lymphorrhoea is the leakage or weeping of high-protein lymph fluid from the tissues onto the surface of the skin, which usually manifests as beading or trickling of fluid. It is more common in the legs and genital areas, especially if the prolonged restriction in mobility is an issue, but can also affect other . . . → Read More: Leakage of Lymph Fluid, a.k.a. Lymphorrhea One comment - (Comments are closed) Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Lymphorrhea breast cancer related lymphedema, CDT, Cellulitis, complete decongestive therapy, cutimed, Erysipelas, leaking of lymph, lymph cysts, lymph leak, lymphatic fistula, lymphedema, lymphedema blog, lymphedema information, lymphedema management, lymphocele, Lymphorrhea, manual lymph drainage, Obesity and Lymphedema, primary lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema, wound care and lymphedema |
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