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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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“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
The swelling in lymphedema is caused by an abnormal accumulation of protein and water molecules in the tissue, and results from the inability of the lymphatic system to perform one of its basic functions, the removal of water and protein from the body tissues. In primary lymphedema, this insufficiency is caused by developmental . . . → Read More: On the Importance of Live Practical Instruction in the Training and Certification of Lymphedema Therapists
Dear Friends and Members of the Lymphedema Community! As many of you know, I founded the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 1994, which developed an outstanding reputation over the decades for scientifically based instruction in Lymphedema Management. Until 2005, when I decided to sell the school following a diagnosis with a condition that . . . → Read More: Academy of Lymphatic Studies’ founder Joachim Zuther no longer with the School
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
Successful lymphedema management requires a well-trained lymphedema therapist and a properly set up treatment environment conducive to special requirements in the care and management of lymphedema. Lymphedema therapists can be physical therapists and their assistants, occupational therapists and their assistants, physicians, nurses, chiropractors, or massage therapists who have undergone specialized training in complete . . . → Read More: How to Locate a Qualified Lymphedema Therapist One comment - (Comments are closed) Lymphedema Resources, Lymphedema Therapists, Lymphedemablog News certified lymphedema therapist, CLT, complete decongestive therapy, lymphedema information, lymphedema news, lymphedema resource, lymphedema therapist, NALEA, North American Lymphedema Education Association |
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