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Complete Decongestive Therapy
The gold standard for treating both lymphedema and lipedema is a combination of modalities called Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is endorsed by the International Society for Lymphology, the National Lymphedema Network, the International Lymphedema Framework, and by the committee that advises Medicare and Medicaid on evidenced-based treatment of specific diseases. CDT is comprised of […]
Lipedema’s Effects on Gait
Lipedema presents as abnormal, symmetrical accumulations of painful nodules of fat on the legs, anywhere from buttocks to ankles and especially on the inside of the thighs, although there are several places where it develops, and these are termed the types of lipedema. This excess fat causes affected patients to develop a characteristic gait. To […]
Goals of Lipedema Care
Treatment for lipedema is much like that of lymphedema; it is multifaceted and consists of several therapies, the basis of which is complete decongestive therapy. The goals for lipedema therapy are: Improving lymphatic flow by manually draining the lymphatic system, with the assistance of a certified lymphedema therapist or reflexology therapist, with the assistance of […]