Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema – Paperback

Description

Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema is the first comprehensive guide to 101 supportive options for lymphedema—written for both patients and the professionals who care for them. Well-researched and evidence-based, this reference explores a wide range of therapies, organized into four practical sections:

• Traditional therapies

• Bodywork therapies

• Natural health products

• High-tech devices

Each write up includes the sections:

• What is it?
• Lymphedema-Specific Research
• Side-Effects/Risks
• Bottom Line
• Reference List.

Each section recaps the information with a helpful summary chart and the end of the book includes therapies cross-referenced by symptom management and mechanism of action.

“User Experience” and “Anecdotal Report” callouts boxes throughout the text bring the real voices of patients and professionals into the discussion, grounding the research in lived experience.

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects over 250 million people worldwide, including 10 million Americans and 1 million Canadians. Standard treatment with complete decongestive therapy may leave you wondering if there is more that can be done, prompting patients to ask: What else can I do?

This book answers that question. By combining objective research with practical insights, Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema gives readers the starting point to explore some out-of-the-box options for better management and quality of life.

A must-have resource for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals!

This book was researched, written, edited, typeset, designed and indexed in Canada and will be printed on demand and shipped in your local market in Canada, USA, Australia or United Kingdom.