Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners - Hardcover

Zuther, Joachim Ernst; Norton, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588902846 ISBN 13: 9781588902849

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Gain a full understanding of all aspects of modern lymphedema management with this comprehensive reference. Crystal-clear images, clinical photographs, and beautiful illustrations highlight every key topic, with coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, treatment techniques, and patient education.
Comprehensive and practical for daily use, this book even includes administrative tips on billing, marketing, sample forms, and guidelines for setting up a lymphedema treatment center. For any level of training - physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, massage therapists or students - this text will maximize your success in treating lymphedema and associated conditions.

About this title

About the Authors

Joachim E. Zuther is the Founder and Director of the Academy of Lymphatic studies in Sebastian, Florida.

Founder, Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, FL, USA

From the Back Cover

Gain a full understanding of all aspects of modern lymphedema management with this comprehensive reference. Covering everything from anatomy, physiology, and pathology to detailed treatment techniques and patient education, the book is complete and clinically useful in every situation involving lymphedema. Special features: Clearly outlines anatomy, physiology, and pathology for easy mastery of the complex lymphatic system Includes detailed, hands-on treatment techniques, with a special focus on Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy Offers complete coverage of primary and secondary lymphedemas, including the extremities, head and face, external genitalia, pediatric lymphedemas, malignancies, and more Covers therapeutic approaches to wound care of skin lesions associated with lymphedema and venous insufficiencies Details step-by-step measurement techniques for swollen extremities and compression garments Includes helpful instructions on self-management issues, such as the do's and don'ts of self-bandaging, self-MLD, skin care, and more Comprehensive and practical for daily use, the book even includes administrative tips on billing, marketing, sample forms, and guidelines for setting up a lymphedema treatment center. For any level of training--physicians, therapists, nurses, students, and patients--this straightforward text will answer all your questions on lymphedema management to maximize your treatment success.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588902846
• ISBN 13: 9781588902849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296