December 2022 eCommunication

Winter Pathways Issue Available Now.

Print issues on the way; read the digital edition online today.

In this issue, learn about the integrative lymphedema treatment protocol used in India in our article with Dr. Narahari; and read the interview and tribute to inspirational lymphedema champion, Professor Terence Ryan.

You will also find the second part of our feature on head and neck lymphedema by Marize Ibrahim, where she gets into the treatment guidelines developed for use at the McGill Lymphedema Clinic. Don't forget to check out the article by Amy Beaith to learn how she has incorporated Ayurvedic medicine and yoga into her self-care regimen, as well as our usual Hints & Tips, Events Listings and "Did you know?" research roundup.

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Did you know? The CLF has a volunteer Education Working Group that has worked to curate an online library of resources to support health professionals who are seeing lymphedema in their clinical practice. Recent additions include several recorded presentations from our 2021 National Lymphedema Conference.

The Toolkit includes:

Assessment Tools and Forms
Case Studies
Selected Video Lectures
Patient Photography Bank
PowerPoint Presentations
Pathways Article Finder Index
Patient Support Materials

The nominal access fee of $10 also supports the CLF and EWG's work.

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⭐ NEW DATES ADDED ⭐ APRIL 3 - MAY 12, 2023 ⭐

Lymphedema and Chronic Edema Management

Online Micro Course for Health Professionals

University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

This course is being offered as an introduction for any generalist healthcare clinician who may see individuals experiencing lymphedema or chronic edema. This course will provide learners with a comprehensive overview of the complex aspects of lymphedema and chronic edema and present clinical management approaches for these conditions.

Topics covered in depth are: the lymphatic system, emergent research and practice including surgery, other types of measures, and case studies from pediatrics to end-of-life care. Also included are expert presentations, including insight into how they formulate assessment and intervention plans.

This course sets the framework for hands-on courses and clinical practice.

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This special issue will be offered with complimentary digital distribution to the public and will reach an expanded audience of targeted professionals.

Advertising Deadline: January 13.

Feature Article From the Archives

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A meaningful life is central to Positive Health

Click to read this interview article with Dr. Machteld Huber from the Netherlands which was originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of Pathways after Dr. Huber had been our keynote speaker at the 2019 National Lymphedema Conference.

We think you will be interested to learn Dr. Huber's concept of Positive Health, assessing all the domains of life and understanding how they impact overall health.