Regardless of adherence with conservative remedy measures in normal lymphedema remedy, many individuals with lymphedema proceed to battle with their situation, struggling with larger swelling, ache, disfigurement, and repeated life-threatening infections. Audio system Leslyn Keith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, and Robert Erkstam, OTR/L, CLT, suggest {that a} important piece of lymphedema remedy has been largely ignored, specifically wholesome life-style practices.
Many lymphedema sufferers might not have the ability to obtain very best outcomes from lymphedema remedy and attain their full potential except wholesome life-style behaviors are adopted and sustained. Lymphedema remedy should happen within the context of life-style practices that promote lymphatic well being and performance.
On this presentation, they describe the important life-style components for optimum remedy outcomes: ketogenic vitamin, train, sleep, and stress resilience.
About our Audio system
Leslyn Keith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, has a Medical Doctorate in Occupational Remedy with an emphasis on lymphedema and weight problems.
Robert Erkstam, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, is an Occupational in addition to Lymphedema Therapist at Self Care Remedy in Wilmington, North Carolina, and a graduate of Boden College Faculty of Well being Sciences.
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