Lymphedema Podcast

I hope you enjoyed part 1of my conversation with Dr. Chen last week. To date this has been one of my favorite topics and conversations on the podcast. So many people are interested in lymphatic reconstruction surgery with the HOPE of being cured from this disease. Dr. Chen is dropping some knowledge and I hope you are all picking it up!

On this weeks conversation we cover primary lymphedema, pediatric lymphedema, the role of ICG Lymphography, genetic lymphedema, contraindications for lymphatic surgery and that is just in the first ten minutes!!

Did you know there is a Lymphedema Podcast YouTube channel?? I am still adding episodes to the channel each week, but for sure all of the episodes from 2021 are available for you! Lymphedema Unboxings are there for you too! Go check it out here.

Oncology Physical Therapy Summit

If you want to register for the VIRTUAL oncology summit you heard a little about in today’s episode, click here.

❓Do you want to be able to improve your physical therapy skills?

❓Do you want to be able to help your patients living with cancer at a higher level?

❓Do you want to play an active role in changing the rules that govern care for your patients?

🤔💭 Imagine how great it would feel to be able to confidently and successfully treat your patients living with cancer

💙 Help them achieve the results that help their lives the most!

WHAT IF:

✅ You were given a plan that was easy to follow

✅ You were shown how to execute each step

✅ You were given the confidence to put that plan into action

If you want to see the change:

👀 You have to know what it looks like

🤔 You have to know how to make it happen

💪🏽 You have to work for it

👩‍⚕️ However you are comfortable learning, this summit will make you more prepared and confident to improve your patient care in oncology physical therapy!

😱 ❌ But, it can’t help you unless you take the first step and make the investment of your time, and today is your chance! 😱 ❌

🤗 Come and be a part of changing your care for patients living with cancer on April 17th

Programming:

Scott Capozza, MS, PT – Yale New Haven Hospital/ Smilow Cancer Hospital, CT / APTA OncologyMoving Through Cancer: the What, Why, & How to Engage Patients in Oncology Rehab

♻️ A replay will be available for one FULL year after this live event!

***CEU’s are Unfortunately Not Available For This Event ***

Lymphatic reconstructive surgery is a growing area of interest within this community. Dr. Chen is one of the advocates for reconstructive surgery that cures lymphedema. Listen closely to his research, starting as far back as 8 years ago, with finding of clinical cure of lymphedema. 

I hope you learn from this conversation, it is so good you will want to take notes! I know I did.

Part 2 will be out next Tuesday, so stay tuned and subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of our conversation.

Read this article on super microsurgery on the treatment of Lymphedema by Dr. Chen.

As a Lymphedema therapist I can not say it loud enough how excited I am for medi Vision! The innovative 3D technology improves the fitting experience for both patient and fitter.

-Accurate measurements

-Instant access to ordering b2b portal

-Quick scanning technology

These are just a few perks of this exciting new product. Listen as Erin and I discuss Medi vision in detail.

If you are a patient with lymphedema please let your therapist or fitter know about this episode so they can learn more about this opportunity.

Visit their website to learn more about medi USA and Medi vision.

I am excited about all the new happenings in 2021 for Lymphedema Podcast. Listen to this short and sweet message from me so you know what to look forward to.

January episodes are already shaping up to be a great line up!

-Love, Betty

If you have been following my social media accounts then you know that I recently shared that I a long time patient and friend died earlier this month. The reality of it all has taken some time to sink in. The coincidence that she was laid to rest on the day of her birth has … Continue reading "Episode 54: Five Lessons I Learned from My Patient."

Lymphedema management is made easier with the mediUSA Reduction kit garments!! Listen to this special episode with Christoper Miles, Senior Manager for Clinical Services at mediUSA, for all the details. What is a reduction kit? Is it machine washable? Can I wear it at night? ALL of that and more in answered in this months … Continue reading "Episode 53: mediUSA Reduction Kits with Christopher Miles"

Whether you are new to your lymphedema diagnosis, or you are an experienced therapist, this conversation with Caroline Pinney is a great resource on compression! We discuss so many common questions related to compression garments. She clearly breaks down the difference between flat knit or circular knit compression and how they are made. As always, … Continue reading "Episode 52: Flat Knit vs Circular Knit Compression a Q&A with Caroline Pinney, Juzo Education Manager and Compression Expert."

It has been month since I have posted a new episode, and boy have I missed all of you! Some of you know that I recently had a baby and have been enjoying time adjusting to this new chapter in our life. Now that I am back I have some great new content lined up, starting with this new episode on specialty foot wear.

Pedors Shoes is an orthopedic shoe company that has taken heed to the lymphedema communities request for specialty shoes that are made for lower extremity lymphedema. This interview with, President of Pedors Shoes, Stephen O’Hare covers all the details of their most popular shoe the Classic Max MX600, how they started this business, as well as some exciting new products they will soon offer.

Use this code: LP15 for 15% at checkout. Remember Pedors offers free shipping and returns on all orders.

Worldwide, everyone is impacted by the Corona Virus. Here are my suggestions for keeping or creating a routine so that you can continue to be successful in your lymphedema journey while adjusting to the changes. Keep your head up, we are all in this together, and together we will get through this!!

Amber, pictured above second to the left on the bottom row, was diagnosed when she was 13. Now, at 16 she is an active member in her High School marching band as a drum major and a french horn player. Check out the newest episode to hear Amber’s journey as a teenager living with Lymphedema. … Continue reading "Episode 49: Lymphedema Through the Eyes of a Teenager."