Lymphedema

By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA Introduction, History, and Practitioner Background Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) was developed by Emil and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s. They dedicated the...

By Janet Wolfson, PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA I have blogged in the past about the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA), and I'm happy to report that the LTA is now a federal law, which was passed on Decembe...

By the WoundSource Editorsr Lymphedema is defined as “an accumulation of lymph fluid in the soft tissues, most frequently in the arms or legs.” It impacts approximately one in every six patients in...

By the WoundSource Editors As health care professionals, we see patients with lymphedema every day. However, do we know how to manage lymphedema? Are we confident in successful management of lymphe...

By Janet Wolfson, PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA At the beginning of September, I attended the National Lymphedema Network International Conference in Dallas, TX. As with most conferences it was chock-ful...

STRIDE, which stands for shape, texture, refill, issues, dosage, and etiology, provides a comprehensive guide for selecting compression garments and wraps. It is a resource for new clinicians and an e...

By the WoundSource Editors Cellulitis: A common bacterial skin infection that appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender; also known as lymphangitis. Treatment should begin pr...

By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA So, if you are following my series on the lymphatic system, then recall that last month the topic was causes of lymphedema. Today I will dive into how moder...