Lymphedema Management

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...

By Bradley W. Lind and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Venous leg ulcers are a type of lower extremity wound complicated by excess fluid production, periwound edema, and high bioload produced b...

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...

Understanding that February is venous leg ulcer (VLU) month, we would be remiss to exclude a consideration of the critically important role played by the lymphatic system. As such, I want to highlight...

By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA When I talk to my patients with lymphedema, I often need to tell them about their lymphatic system. Beyond knowing of lymph nodes or glands in their neck, m...

By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA If you had a chance to read last month's blog on thelymphedema and the lymphatic system, you're probably still amazed that such a wonderful system that prov...