TOP 5 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT LYMPHOEDEMA: Strategies to assist in risk reduction for Lymphoedema

If you've had Lymph Nodes removed following treatment for Breast Cancer, then you are at risk of Lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is a progressive disease process that presents as chronic swelling of the upper limb or breast. It doesn't matter if you have only had one Lymph Node removed (Sentinel Node Biopsy), you're still at risk. However, research has shown that the more nodes removed you have removed, the higher the risk.

However, the good news is that there are many ways you can help prevent the onset of Lymphoedema. In this video I teach you my Top 5 Tips To Help Prevent Lymphoedema including:

1. Getting an L-DEX Score to assist with EARLY Diagnosis
2. Exercise - Why you shouldn't rush into it, and how it can also help PREVENT lymphoedema
3. Skin Care - Preventing Infection
4. Managing your Heat Load
5. Body Weight - Reducing Fatty Tissue

OTHER VIDEOS ON LYMPHOEDEMA PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT:
Why Should I Moisture My Arm?
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How Has Self Lymphatic Drainage Changed?
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Current Prevention Guidelines For Lymphoedema
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Signs & Symptoms of Lymphoedema
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Research Articles on Lymphoedema & Exercise:
Exercise in patients with lymphedema: a systematic review of the contemporary literature
https://link.springer.com/article/10....

Physical activity and lymphedema (the PAL trial): Assessing the safety of progressive strength training in breast cancer survivors
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...