Jerome DanoffDepartment of Physical Therapy, Howard University, Washington, D.CJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdCancerAugustine E, Corn M, Danoff J (1998) Lymphedema management training for physical therapy students in the United States. Cancer 83(12 Suppl American): 2869-73...
Patient management by physiatrists, other physicians experienced in lymphedema care, certified nurses, and therapists is crucial. Careful measurement of the affected limb with comparison to its opposite and diagnostic testing help to rule out other causes. If necessary, lymphangioscintigraphy can be ...
Evaluation and Management of Lymphedema Causes Lymphedema may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary). It was most frequently seen after surgery and radiation therapy, which may cause unintended damage to the lymphatic drainage system. It was especially common ...
Even after effective surgery, physical therapy has a role in the postoperative management and can later ideally be discontinued. Currently, efforts are being made in providing postgraduate international training on lymphatic diseases to improve their specialized management in several countries. In this ...
BACKGROUNDThe objective of this study was to determine to what extent accredited physical therapy programs in the United States were presenting the principles of lymphedema management and whether regional differences existed.METHODSStates were grouped into four geographic regions: Northeast, South, Midwest...
A combination of manual lymphatic drainage, compression devices, and protection of the affected limb can make a positive difference in a patient’s quality of life. Patient management by physiatrists, other physicians experienced in lymphedema care, certified nurses, and therapists is crucial. Careful...
Physical Therapy Management of Primary Lymphedema in the Lower Extremities: A Case Report. Physiother. Theory Pract. 2010, 26, 62–68. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] McCarthy, K.; Bondy, C.A. Turner Syndrome in Childhood and Adolescence. Expert Rev. Endocrinol. Metab. 2008, 3, 771–775. ...
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During the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, we will explore the myths and recent scientific evidence about lymphedema, learn about risk reduction techniques and discuss approaches to lymphedema management, including exercise, physical therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage ...
If you find yourself in need of lymphedema treatment/management, it’s imperative to find a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT). Click on the image below for an excellent presentation by Judith Nudelman, MD (proud to call her a friend) on how to go about doing that. As ...