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

Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) – an Effective Tool for the Assessment of Lymphedema

By Joachim Zuther, on August 12th, 2024

 

Chronic primary or secondary lymphedema is a progressive condition, which cannot simply be described as an accumulation of protein-rich fluid as a result of inadequate lymphatic drainage. It is a chronic degenerative and inflammatory process affecting the soft tissues, skin, lymph vessels and lymph nodes, often resulting in severe and disabling swelling. It . . . → Read More: Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) – an Effective Tool for the Assessment of Lymphedema

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On the Importance of Lymphedema Screening for Upper and Lower Extremities Following Surgical Procedures

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

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