Lymphedema, Lipedema & Vascular health: Blogs & Tips

Current Steps to Better Health Article:

May 2023

Cellulitis: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention

Author: Brandy Mckeown, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT

Patients with lymphedema are at risk for developing cellulitis—a sudden onset infection of the skin and soft tissues. Brandy explains how to recognize the signs and symptoms of cellulitis, and ways to prevent it from occurring.

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Past Steps to Better Health Articles:

April 2023

Managing Fibrosis

Author: Brandy Mckeown, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT

When lymphedema goes unmanaged, tissues become more fibrotic—or thick—due to a buildup of protein rich fluid. This can be very uncomfortable and even painful. Brandy explains how to manage and reduce fibrosis if this happens to you.

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March 2023

Why Nighttime Compression is Important

Author: Joachim E. Zuther

Curious about the effectiveness of a nighttime compression garment to manage lymphedema? Lymphedema Specialist Joachim E. Zuther explains the benefits and how to select a proper garment, designed for that purpose, like the Juzo Night.

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February 2023

Who are the Compression “Good Guys?”

Author: Caroline Pinney, Juzo Education Manager

A quick search of “compression garments” yields thousands of results. Do you know what to look for to make sure you’re ordering from one of the compression “good guys?” Read about the qualities to look for in a garment to make sure it fits and will actually help you.

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January 2023

Finding Beauty and Strength

Author: IB Flora, Attorney, Fitness and Lifestyle Content Creator

IB Flora is a force. An attorney, fitness enthusiast and content curator, she stays busy. Yet, she makes time to inspire breast cancer survivors, like her, who are living with lymphedema. Read more about her journey and sources of strength.

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December 2022

Resilience Booster: You are Allowed to Feel What You Need to Feel

Author: Kim Becking

The holiday season comes with so many reasons to be grateful. However, it’s also a time of year that can be overwhelming. Friend of Juzo Kim Becking shares how why it’s important to give ourselves the grace and permission to feel what we need to feel during this stressful time and how to boost your resilience.

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November 2022

Compression News You Can Use

Author: Tom Musone, Director of Marketing

When it comes to compression and the conditions that require wearing medical-grade compression for treatment, there is a lot of information out there—some more helpful than others. Juzo compiled a list of recent articles about lipedema, blood clots, lymphedema that may help you.

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October 2022

Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer

Author: Tom Musone, Director of Marketing

Over the years, guest authors have provided great advice and inspiration about breast cancer and lymphedema during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, medical provider or someone looking to learn more, this roundup has helpful and motivational information.

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August 2022

Compression Advice from Juzo Champions

Author: Multiple Juzo Champions

Our Juzo Champions are great sources of information about compression, products and how to manage conditions similar to theirs. Read what they wish they’d learned about compression closer to their diagnosis.

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July 2022

CVI and Diabetes

Author: Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

The link between diabetes and venous insufficiency is “complicated.” While diabetes may not directly cause venous insufficiency, it does have an effect on leg tissues and may cause painful leg ulcers. Dr. Cole explains why and how to manage the conditions to minimize complications.

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June 2022

Trending: Lipedema & Exercise

Author: Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Lymphedema Therapist Paula Donahue specializes in treating lipedema and engages in research. She is well-versed in the United States Lipedema Standard of Care and explains why exercise is an important part of lipedema treatment programs and how to design a routine that works for you.

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