Aqua Lymphatic Therapy for Lymphedema and Lipedema

Spending time in the water can feel great for people living with lymphedema or lipedema—but are there ways to make aquatic activity even more beneficial? In this informative webinar replay, physiotherapist and certified lymphedema therapist Dorit Tidhar shares her approach to Aqua Lymphatic Drainage, a method designed to support lymphatic and venous flow while exercising in water.

You’ll learn how the physical properties of water—such as hydrostatic pressure and resistance—affect circulation and lymphatic movement, and why aquatic environments can be particularly helpful for individuals managing swelling. Dorit also introduces her unique aqua therapy routine, developed through research and clinical experience with her own clients, which can be practiced independently in the pool.

If you’ve ever wondered whether simply swimming is enough—or if there are more targeted ways to use water-based exercise to support lymphedema or lipedema management—this session will provide practical insights. By the end of the program, you’ll have a better understanding of how aquatic exercise may fit into your self-care routine and how to make the most of your time in the water.

This session is presented by Dorit Tidhar, PT, and moderated by Jean LaMantia, RD, registered dietitian and lymphedema educator.

Dr. Dorit Tidhar is a physiotherapist who was trained in lymphedema management by Prof. Judith Casley-Smith in 1999 and was certified by her as a teacher in Self Management and Exercise for Lymphedema in 2003. Dorit designed a program of Aqua Lymphatic Therapy to help people who suffer from lymphedema maintain and improve the results of conventional treatment. She is working in Maccabi healthcare services as the national director of research and development and finished her PhD in the school of nursing of Missouri University with Prof Jane Armer as her adviser. She is now teaching the course of lymphedema management by the Casley-Smith method near her home in Klachim, Israel.