Episode 76
Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphedema with Emilia Dewi
The lymphatic system tends to be undervalued, but removing toxins and waste from the body is vital to everyday life. Today, Emilia Dewi, a certified lymphedema specialist, is here to help us understand cancer-related lymphedema and how occupational therapy practitioners can help clients navigate the lifestyle changes that arise because of it.
August 24, 20201h 0m
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Show Notes
Emilia and Sarah discuss:
- Why the lymphatic system is important to her
- Long term effects of lymphedema
- Overview of lymphatic system
- Glymphatic system
- Importance of sleep
- Link between autoimmune system and lymphatic system
- Dr. Perry Nicholson- Lymph Mojo Body Aquarium
- Cancer related lymphedema
- Changes due to cancer related lymphedema
- Cancer and Trauma
- Lymphedema and lifestyle
- Risk reduction practice
- Change Readiness Theory
- Planting the seed
- Allowing choice after cancer
- John Barnes Myofascial Release
- Her favorite manual therapy techniques
- Kinesio Taping for lymphedema management
- Cording
- Lipedema
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