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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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Unlike the heart in the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have an active pump to propel lymphatic fluid back to the bloodstream. Effective lymph flow depends on sufficient muscle and joint activity, especially if the functionality of the lymphatic system is compromised. Decongestive exercises are most effective if performed while . . . → Read More: Decongestive and Breathing Exercises for Lymphedema
The surgical procedures performed on individuals affected by breast cancer may be mastectomy, partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy. Along with the actual breast surgery for cancer, axillary lymph nodes are removed and/or radiated. As a result of axillary lymph node clearance, the normal lymphatic drainage from the extremity is impaired, and some patients experience the onset . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Risk Reduction I would like to thank Dr. Judith Nudelman for writing this article on the importance of practicing appropriate risk reduction for individuals affected by, or at risk of developing lymphedema. Dr. Nudelman is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Clinical at Alpert Medical School, Brown University. She is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), . . . → Read More: Debunking Lymphedema Risk Reduction Behaviors: Not So Fast
Secondary lymphedema results from an identifiable damage leading to disruption or obstruction of normally functioning lymph vessels and/or lymph nodes and may present in the extremities, trunk, abdomen, head and neck and external genitalia. Worldwide, the most widespread cause of secondary lymphedema is an infection with a thread-like worm named wucheria bancrofti, which . . . → Read More: Secondary Lymphedema  18 comments - (Comments are closed)  Breast Cancer Surgery, Lymphedema Complications, Lymphedema Research, Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Secondary Lymphedema  best-practices document for the treatment of lymphedema, complete decongestive therapy, filariasis, lymphedema management, lymphedema resource, Lymphedema Risk reduction, Secondary Lymphedema
Being involved in lymphedema management for over 30 years, I would like to discuss the importance of appropriate dosing levels for lymphedema treatments, in other words, how many treatments per week should ideally be applied in Phase I, or the intensive phase of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is performed in two . . . → Read More: Dosing for Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema One comment - (Comments are closed) Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Complete Decongestive Therapy, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Compression Bandages, Compression Garments, Dosing for lymphedema therapy, Lymphedema Complications, Lymphedema Legislation, Lymphedema Research, Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Lymphedema Therapists, Lymphedema Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), Primary Lymphedema, Pumps - Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Screening for Lymphedema |
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