Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more  |
Tweet It is with great pleasure to announce that the third edition of the textbook “Lymphedema Management” is now published and available.
The first two editions authored by Joachim Zuther have enjoyed wide distribution, aiding thousands of practitioners and patients worldwide, and this new edition represents an exciting step forward for . . . → Read More: New Publication on Lymphedema  3 comments  Books on Lymphedema, Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Breast Cancer Surgery, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Complete Decongestive Therapy, Compression Bandages, Compression Garments, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Drugs and Lymphedema, Education and Lymphedema, Elastic Taping for Lymphedema, Exercises for Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Lipedema, Lymphatic Filariasis, Lymphedema Complications, Lymphedema Infections, Lymphedema of the Head and Neck, Lymphedema Research, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedemablog News, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), Obesity and Lymphedema, Phlebo-Lympho-Static Edema, Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), Primary Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema, Skin and Nail Care, Stages of Lymphedema, Systemic Scleroderma, Trunkal Lymphedema  Book on lymphedema, lymphedema book, lymphedema literature, lymphedema management, zuther, zuther lymphedema management Tweet Lymphedema is considered one of the most distressing and debilitating complications of breast cancer treatment and affects at least three million Americans. The underlying problem of lymphedema is a lymphatic dysfunction, resulting in abnormal accumulation of water and proteins primarily in the subcutaneous tissues, which can cause the onset of visible and palpable . . . → Read More: The Role of Complete Decongestive Therapy in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema 6 comments Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Garments, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Therapy, Lymphedemablog News, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), Skin and Nail Care, Uncategorized BCRL, breast cancer related lymphedema, CDT, complete decongestive therapy, lymphedema, lymphedema information Tweet Compression garments are the most important tool to ensure preservation and improvement of the therapeutic success achieved during treatment with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). To select the correct garment (ready-made or custom made), compression level and, if necessary, fastening systems, the patients age, physical abilities (and limitations), lifestyle, type of lymphedema and any . . . → Read More: Measuring for Compression Stockings Tweet Compression sleeves are the most important tool to ensure preservation and improvement of the therapeutic success achieved during treatment with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). To select the correct garment (ready-made or custom made), compression level, and, if necessary, fastening systems, the patients age, physical abilities (and limitations), lifestyle, type of lymphedema and any . . . → Read More: Measuring for Compression Arm Sleeves Tweet 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: Options of Care for Compression Garments 13 comments 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 Tweet “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? 35 comments 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, weight lifting lymphedema Tweet Although lymphedema can be reduced to a normal or near normal size using proper treatment techniques, the lymphatic vessels are never normal again after lymphedema was present. In addition, once lymphedema has been reduced, skin elasticity may never be regained completely since the elastic fibers in the skin are damaged from the swelling . . . → Read More: Compression Garments for Lymphedema – Custom or Ready-Made? 39 comments Compression Garments, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedemablog News ABI, ankle-brachial index, complete decongestive therapy, compression garments, compression pantyhose, custom-made compression garments, difference between custom-made and ready-made compression garment, lymphedema blog, lymphedema information, lymphedema management, lymphedema treatment Tweet Today I would like to address the important and often neglected issue of radiation induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP), and how it relates to lymphedema. This first part covers the causes and symptoms of this condition, the next blog entry will discuss the treatment of RIBP with special considerations to the presence of lymphedema. Radiation-Induced . . . → Read More: Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy 50 comments Compression Garments, Exercises for Lymphedema, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedemablog News, Radiation induced Brachial Plexopathy brachial plexopathy, lymphedema, lymphedema blog, lymphedema information, lymphedema resource, Lymphedema Risk reduction, lymphedema treatment, RIBP, RIBP and lymphedema A discussion on the role of compression garments and compression classes in the treatment and management of lymphedema . . . → Read More: The Role of Compression Garments in the Treatment of Lymphedema |
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