November 29, 2021
By Luis López Montoya, PT, Physical Therapy Professor, Research Director at Fi Fisioterapia Integral SC Luis López Montoya is a lymphedema and physical therapy expert based […]
November 1, 2021
This is a 6-minute read. When you have lymphedema, traveling requires a bit of extra planning. The last thing you need while you’re on the road […]
October 18, 2021
by Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA This is a 9 minute read Breast Cancer-related Fibrosis: An Evidence-based Update Fibrosis is a process that occurs when healthy […]
October 13, 2021
This is a 4-minute read. One of the first things a patient learns after a lymphedema diagnosis is how to use compression bandages and garments. These […]
September 27, 2021
By Luis López Montoya, PT, Physical Therapy Professor, Research Director at Fi Fisioterapia Integral SC Luis López Montoya is a lymphedema and physical therapy expert based […]
September 8, 2021
More than 185,000 amputations occur in the U.S. every year, which means about 300 to 500 amputations are performed every day. Although some amputations are due […]
September 1, 2021
This is a 5-minute read. In the weeks and months following breast cancer treatment, some people experience excess fluid buildup in the body and develop lymphedema. […]
August 31, 2021
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that involves excessive and sometimes painful swelling in the affected area. Although lymphedema currently has no cure, there are many in-office […]
August 30, 2021
By Karen L. Herbst, M.D., Ph.D. This is a 15-minute read. Patients who develop lipedema discover that their tissue is hypersensitive and easily bruised. It’s difficult […]
August 2, 2021
For someone with edema, lymphedema, lipedema, or a similar condition, a lymphatic drainage machine offers a life-changing treatment option. These machines, also known as lymphatic pumps […]