Exercise Prescription for Lymphatic Health and Lymphedema
- Speaker:
- Kelly Sturm, PT, DPT, OnCS, CLT-LANA
- Duration:
- Approx 1 hr
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Jun 23, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS065635
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
While there is increasing evidence supporting the role of exercise in managing lymphedema, many professionals are unaware of the latest research on how specific types of exercise (aerobic, resistance, flexibility) can enhance lymphatic drainage. Much of the education done for lymphedema certification for professionals remains outdates. As a result, exercise is an often-overlooked aspect of care.
Join Kelly, founder of Cancer Rehab, PT, LLC, and unlock targeted exercises that can enhance lymphatic function, reduce swelling, and prevent flare-ups. Kelly has developed one of the largest YouTube exercise libraries available for this patient population. Be prepared to access new updates on:
- Rebounding
- Aquatic therapy
- Use of compression garments
- Resistance training
- Exercises parameters & contraindications
- Flexibility, stretching, & fibrosis
- Aerobic exercise
- And more!
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Objectives
- Understand the role of exercise in maintaining lymphatic health and managing lymphedema.
- Identify appropriate exercise modalities for lymphatic stimulation and lymphedema care.
Outline
Understanding Lymphatic Health and Lymphedema- Overview of the lymphatic system’s role in fluid balance and immune function
- Pathophysiology of lymphedema: Primary vs. Secondary
- Risk factors and common causes: Cancer, surgery, radiation, trauma
- Impact of exercise on lymphatic circulation and lymph flow
- Importance of early detection and intervention
- Aerobic Exercise: Enhancing overall circulation to promote lymph drainage (walking, cycling, rebounding)
- Resistance Training: Safe weightlifting protocols to prevent exacerbation of lymphedema
- Flexibility and Stretching: Techniques to reduce tissue tightness and fibrosis risk
- Breathing Exercises: Diaphragmatic breathing to stimulate lymphatic flow and promote relaxation
- Aquatic Therapy: Hydrostatic pressure benefits and how water supports lymphatic function
- Assessing baseline health, range of motion, and lymphedema stage
- Creating safe, progressive exercise routines: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (FITT principle)
- Use of compression garments during exercise: Guidelines and best practices
- Modifying exercises based on clinical presentations such as limb swelling, fatigue, and scar tissue
- Progress monitoring: Signs of improvement or exacerbation of symptoms
- Exercise interventions for post-breast cancer lymphedema management
- Tailoring exercise to a patient with lower extremity lymphedema
- Contraindications and red flags to consider during exercise
- Collaborative care; The role of physical therapists, lymphedema therapists, and fitness
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapists Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- LMT
- CSCS
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