Lipedema, sometimes called “painful fat syndrome,” is a chronic condition primarily affecting women. Lipedema is characterized by a symmetrical, bilateral build-up of fibrotic fat beneath the skin, known as subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT).
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The term “lipo-lymphedema” literally means fat and swelling and has been used to describe the most advanced stage of lipedema. However, this label is misleading because we now know that lymphedema can be seen at any stage of lipedema, even stage 1. Rather than relying on this term, it is more accurate to have two diagnoses: lipedema and lymphedema.
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High-frequency ultrasound is a promising conservative treatment studied by Karen Ashforth in a pilot program. Participants had statistically significant improvements in many areas: not only did pain levels decrease, but thigh circumference also decreased, even with women who had previous liposuction. Additionally, ultrasound readings of the treated areas showed changes in the quality of the subcutaneous adipose tissues after treatment.
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Connective tissue disorders and autonomic nervous system dysfunction can significantly impact swelling and pain management. For patients with lymphedema or lipedema, underlying syndromes may create hidden barriers to healing. This webinar explores three key syndromes that can complicate treatment outcomes, how to recognize their signs, and their connection to chronic swelling conditions—including lipedema, Dercum’s disease, and post-chemotherapy complications. Learn how identifying these underlying factors can help improve patient success.
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In this webinar, Karen Ashforth focuses on increasing awareness of these three syndromes that can confound and complicate lipedema.
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Learn ways of easing into the KWOE. Discover sweet solutions!
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The polyvagal system is an expanded view of the autonomic nervous system that was developed by Dr. Steven Porges over 20 years ago. The Autonomic nervous system regulates all the automatic functions in the body, including breathing, heart rate and digestion.
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Patients demonstrated favorable results after short-term use of JoViPitPak for amelioration of soft tissue fibrosis effects.
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Fibrosis: An overlooked complication of venous disease impacting surgical success
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This article will cover phlebolymphedema, the types of fibrosis, and treatments for this population. This information is intended for educational purposes and these treatments should be prescribed and administered by qualified professionals.
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This article will address specific types of fibrosis that affect a breast cancer patient and give examples of treatment.
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In this article, we’ll look at two types of fibrosis in lymphedema, how fibrosis is related to staging lymphedema and the impact of fibrosis on patient care.
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