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Summer Tips for Lymphedema: Managing Your Condition in the Heat
As the summer season approaches, it’s essential for individuals with lymphedema to be mindful of managing their condition in the warmer months. With a few proactive steps, you can ensure that your lymphedema management remains effective even as the temperatures rise.
Primary vs Secondary Lymphedema: Understanding the Differences
When it comes to lymphedema, it’s essential to understand the differences between primary and secondary lymphedema. These two types of lymphedema have distinct causes and characteristics. By recognizing the variations, individuals and healthcare professionals can better address and manage the condition.
Understanding Lymphedema: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Lymphedema is a condition that affects many individuals worldwide, causing swelling and discomfort in various parts of the body. It is crucial to understand the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of lymphedema to facilitate early detection and effective management.
Lymphoedema United Meet the Experts Interview
Welcome to our ‘Meet the Experts’ series featuring the experts from our website. They share trusted information and invaluable guidance to help us to live better with #lymphoedema.
In this episode Amanda Sobey, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified #Nutritionist and #Lymphie Coach, explains her fitness and nutrition courses to support the #lymphedema community.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable December 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like lymph-mas at the #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable! The December edition brought many gifts, including a recap of the recent @lymphnet Conference, the importance of patient — and self — advocacy, and a candid conversation about the discouragement or frustration that can sometimes accompany life with a #ChronicDisease.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable November 2022
November is the season of gratitude, and to celebrate, panelists and attendees gathered around our virtual Roundtable to share their own feelings of “lymphatic gratitude.”
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable September 2022
The seasons may be changing, but one thing remains consistent: the monthly #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable! At the September Roundtable, the topics ranged from #guthealth and research grants to surgical treatments and #compression wrapping.
Amanda Sobey on LymphCast podcast with Dr. Chuback and Gloviczki
On today’s Episode #8, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Gloviczki welcomed Amanda Sobey to the show.
Lymphatic disease is a complex set of medical conditions that affects an estimated 10 million Americans. The LymphCast program is a conversation aimed at education and discovery. Our world-class experts, and their guests, aim to enlighten patients and healthcare professionals in understanding these chronic and challenging diseases.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable August 2022
Ch-ch-ch-changes! That was the theme of the August #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable, beginning with Brenda Viola passing the baton to Alexa Ercolano as the new host of the Lymphedema Roundtables. Another big change? Catherine Rosenberg lost twenty-six pounds of fluid in two-and-a-half weeks after successful lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery to address a thoracic duct obstruction. Incredible!
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable July 2022
Panelists and attendees at the July #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable were compressed for success as we welcomed special guests from @SIGVARISGROUPUSA to discuss all things #compression.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable June 2022
Summer is here, and panelists and attendees at the Lymphedema Patient Roundtable took a break from the heat to gather virtually for the June Roundtable. Joining the panel this month was special guest Sean Mulroney of @theobesityrevolution, who shared some of his story as well as his experience using the LymphaPod as a larger-bodied #lymphedema patient.
Amanda Sobey on “How I Made It Through” Podcast with Kristin Taylor
Amanda Sobey shares how she became permanently disfigured by a disease called Lymphedema and how she felt traumatized in learning that there was no cure.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable
Spring has sprung, and our April Lymphedema Patient Roundtable was blossoming with vibrant conversation. Joining the panel this month was Lympha Press Compression Therapy Consultant Mike O’Brien, who brought his own unique perspective – and humor! – to the discussion.
Amanda Sobey on PhysioGen PT and Wellness Podcast with Dr. Jenny Youssef, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Watch and listen as we talk about lymphedema, lipedema and lipolymphedema, the challenges that come with it and how the right fitness, nutrition and habits can definitely help with these chronic conditions.
Amanda Sobey on HOT 100.5 FM
Listen in as I talk about lymphedema and how it affects millions of Canadians and people all over the world.
Amanda Sobey on CJOB Radio
Listen in as I talk about lymphedema and how it affects millions of Canadians and people all over the world. I also talk about my advocacies, my programme and the celebrations for World Lymphedema Day
Amanda Sobey’s Interview on CBC Winnipeg Manitoba News at 6
Watch as I talk about lymphedema and how it affects millions of Canadians and people all over the world on television in this special interview.
Amanda Sobey on Energy 106.1 FM
Listen in as I talk about lymphedema and how it affects millions of Canadians and people all over the world.
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable
From choosing the right skincare routine and using your compression pump to finding a treatment team and avoiding lymphedema flare-ups, the theme of the first Lymphedema Patient Roundtable of 2022 was “trial and error.”
The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable
The November Lymphedema Patient Roundtable was pumped with interesting topics, covering everything from pain management and vibration plates to vulnerability and self-acceptance.