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In this webinar, Dr. Andrea Brennan discusses the basic underpinnings of implementation science and how this can provide a path forward for moving evidence into rehabilitation practice. Dr. Brennan also reviews the current evidence on the effects of decongestive lymphatic therapy for chronic edema and lymphedema patients, with a focus on intermittent pneumatic compression.

About our Speaker

Dr. Andrea Brennan is self-described as a “lymphomaniac” and never fails to deliver leading-edge information on how to think lymphatically. Dr. Brennan specializes in lymphedema treatment and wound care and is a certified lymphedema therapist and member of the Lymphology Association of North America, the International Society of Lymphology, and the National Lymphedema Network. She holds a certificate of clinical competency in sharp wound debridement and is a member of the American Professional Wound Care Association. A therapist since 1978 and a lymphedema therapist since 1998, Dr. Brennan is frequently invited to speak and write on lymphedema management and clinical topics for community wellness programs, schools, and support groups. She is known throughout the Phoenix area as a mentor to students and therapists alike.

Dr. Brennan has presented and published on diverse topics in lymphedema management on a local and national basis. She has given presentations at the Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care; the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Annual Conference; the National Lymphedema Network Conference, and the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association. She has also written an article for Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

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January 27, 2022

Integrating Research in Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy with Dr. Andrea Brennan

In this webinar, Dr. Andrea Brennan discusses the basic underpinnings of implementation science and how this can provide a path forward for moving evidence into rehabilitation practice.
November 29, 2021

What Happens When Venous Catheterization Leads to Lymphedema?

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 […]
October 13, 2021

Does Massage Plus Compression Help Lymphedema?

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

The Home-Made NIR Imaging Device: A Creative and Low-Cost Lymphedema Innovation 

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 1, 2021

Lymphedema Treatment Options After Breast Cancer

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. […]
July 27, 2021

A Conservative and Compassionate Approach to Treating Lymphedema

By Dr. Emily Iker This is a 7-minute read. Lymphedema is a chronic progressive disorder that results from an impaired lymphatic system. A person’s lymphatic system […]
July 16, 2021

7 Critical Tasks for Treating Lymphedema

Lymphedema is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood diseases in the human population. Although 1 in 1,000 Americans has secondary lymphedema and 1 in 100,000 […]
June 24, 2021

Tools for Lipedema Treatment

By Dr. Karen L/ Herbst, M.D., Ph.D. Lipedema puts a strain on the body and may lead to psychosocial distress, loss of mobility and quality of […]
March 30, 2021

The Missing Piece: Building A Successful Lymphedema Therapy Practice

Lymphedema Therapy is a proven treatment that can help medical clinics become more profitable.  When the coding and billing are handled properly, it’s a win-win for […]
February 23, 2021

Your Pain Is Your Strength

Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates, who also has lymphedema, encouraged Cam Ayala at a critical juncture in his lymphedema journey: “Your pain is your strength.” Though […]