The goal of phase 2 is to maintain all the benefits gained from Phase 1, however in this phase you are expected to take care of your lymphedema independently, while utilizing the same pillars of Phase 1: MLD, Compression Therapy, Exercise and Skin Care.

Although there is no cure for lymphedema, that doesn’t mean that you still can’t live your best life.  The Phase 1 your care is under the supervision of a therapist. We talk about the pillars of CDT: The goal of this phase is to reduce swelling and includes: MLD, Compression Therapy, Exercise and Skin Care.

Living with lymphedema is time consuming, but in this podcast we share life “hacks” to manage lymphedema so you can get on with the business of living your best life.

Exercise is an important part of your lymphedema management.  It increases circulation and removal of lymphatic fluid from the skin. In this podcast we discuss various exercises which can if done consistently have the ability to stave of the progression of lymphatic disease.

Lymphedema will affect many aspects of your life. However, we teach you how to care for yourself, from protecting your skin, to getting compression garments on and off. We want you to know what to expect from daily practices and why they are so important to your lymphedema management. 

As Certified Lymphedema Therapists we want you to have the facts about what MLD can and can’t do for you. Once armed with facts you will be better prepared to deal with whatever lymphedema throws at you.

Acute vs Chronic inflammation are important considerations for people with lymphedema. The greatest reason is to determine if the lymphedema is getting worse. In this discussion the common causes of acute and chronic inflammation are explored, along with their potential link back to lymphedema.

Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs but did you know lymphedema can also make asthma worse? We discuss signs of symptoms of when to seek the help of specially trained persons familiar with lymphedema and asthma.

In this episode we discuss what CHF is and how it compares to lymphedema. Additionally, suggestions for the treatment of CHF and lymphedema is examined. 

Knowing how to prevent damage to your feet or lower extremities will protect you from encountering. We will discuss how to care for your feet, kinds of shoes, socks and orthotics which can help prevent a worsening of lymphedema. Along with tips about caring for your lower extremities, including compression garment guidelines.