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

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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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The Lymphedema Treatment Act

By Joachim Zuther, on November 28th, 2017

 

This article was written by Heather Ferguson, the Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Heather’s relationship with lymphedema began with the birth of her twin boys, Devdan and Dylan, in September of 2006. Dylan was born with primary lymphedema. Her desire to advocate on behalf of lymphedema patients took root when she . . . → Read More: The Lymphedema Treatment Act

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Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording

By Joachim Zuther, on August 25th, 2014

 

Today I would like to make you aware of an excellent video covering the daily challenges of living with lymphedema.

In this live stream video Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN, extensively discusses symptoms and issues individuals with various forms of lymphedema experience on a daily basis.

Sheila is the Martha Rivers . . . → Read More: Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording

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