Skin Tissues Articles
Lipedema: Finding Answers, Treatment and Hope
Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disorder of adipose (fat) tissue that affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions. Until recently, treatment options were limited, leaving many people…
Water Exercise for Lipedema and Lymphedema
Water exercise is one of the best exercises for people with lipedema and lymphedema. And if you're not already doing water exercise, summer is a great time to try it! Benefits of Water Exercise for Lipedema and Lymphedema Gravity Elimination…
5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is often underrecognized and misunderstood, even within the healthcare community. And there are relatively few therapists with specialized training…
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Burn Scars
Most people are familiar with first-, second-, and third-degree burns, but burns can occur in many forms, including thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation, and sun-related injuries. Any of these can lead to long-term scarring if not properly managed. The…
Lymphatic Flow: Keeping Things Moving to Reduce Swelling
I have been a physical therapist since 1989. As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with a background in orthopedics and sports medicine, I am always searching for innovative therapeutic exercises and natural approaches that help improve lymphatic flow and…
Prospective Surveillance: Preventing Lymphedema Before It Starts
Prospective surveillance is a protocol that is used to detect and prevent lymphedema. Patients are referred to a lymphedema clinic prior to a surgical procedure so the therapist can take circumferential measurements of the patient's arms or legs to determine…
Managing Lymphedema with Nutrition
Lymphedema is a condition in which protein rich fluid accumulates in the tissues. It affects approximately 1 in 1000 Americans. And although there is currently no cure, managing lymphedema with nutrition is an importance piece of your lymphedema management…
Measuring Limb Volume for Lymphedema
Methods for Measuring Limb Volume for Lymphedema How can you tell if you have lymphedema? Often times, the first sign is a change in the way your arm or leg feels – a feeling tightness, fullness or heaviness. Other signs include visible changes in the…