Why Do Some of my Patients Never Fully Get Better?

Anomalies in connective tissue and the autonomic nervous system play a key part in regulating swelling and pain. If you have patients who have difficulty managing swelling, there may be hidden underlying causes. Patients with lymphedema and lipedema may have one or more of these syndromes that can create barriers to healing. Learn how to recognize the signs of three key syndromes that could be standing in the way of your patients' success. In this webinar, you'll discover:

  • Which syndrome has been identified in up 90% of people living with lipedema?

  • Which syndromes can be triggered by chemotherapy and cause chronic swelling?

  • Which syndrome has been observed with people living with Dercum's disease?

  • Which syndrome produces swelling that is related to higher venous resting pressure?

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, has practiced as an occupational therapist for over 40 years. Specializing as a board-certified hand therapist led to her interest and specialization of treating lymphedema and fibrosis 20 years ago.

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