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Can Massage Therapists Become Certified Lymphedema Therapists?

October 20, 2026

Qualified massage therapists can pursue comprehensive lymphedema certification. Learn who is eligible, what CLT training covers, and what the credential does—and does not—allow you to do.

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How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist?

October 16, 2026

Becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist requires comprehensive theoretical and hands-on education. Learn how the 135 training hours are structured, how long the process takes, and what happens before certification.

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Genital Lymphedema: What Clinicians Should Assess and How Treatment Differs

October 5, 2026

Genital lymphedema can affect skin health, mobility, urination, intimacy, and quality of life, yet patients may hesitate to mention it. Learn how clinicians can assess it respectfully, recognize urgent concerns, and build an individualized treatment plan.

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Lymphedema Fibrosis: What Clinicians Should Look For and Why It Changes Treatment

September 28, 2026

Fibrosis changes lymphedema from a predominantly fluid problem into a more complex tissue-remodeling condition. Learn what clinicians should assess, document, and consider when planning compression and long-term care.

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Do PTs and OTs Need CLT Certification to Treat Lymphedema?

September 22, 2026

A PT or OT license and a CLT credential answer different questions. Learn how state law, personal competency, employer rules, payer policies, and comprehensive lymphedema training fit together.

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Lymphorrhea (“Leaking Legs”): What Clinicians Should Assess and How Compression Fits In

September 15, 2026

Clear or straw-colored fluid leaking through swollen skin is more than a dressing problem. Learn how to screen for urgent concerns, assess the drivers of lymphorrhea, protect the skin, and use compression safely within coordinated care.

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Breast and Truncal Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment: Signs Clinicians Shouldn’t Miss

September 15, 2026

Lymphedema after cancer treatment does not always appear in an arm. Learn how to recognize breast and truncal swelling, separate expected healing from concerning change, and plan the next clinical step.

LLiving with Lymphedema

Manual Lymph Drainage vs. General Massage: What Clinicians Need to Understand

September 2, 2026

A healthcare professional who works with patients who have lymphedema should understand not only what MLD looks like, but why it is performed differently, how it fits into Complete Decongestive Therapy, and why simply "massaging the swollen area" is not equivalent to lymphedema management.

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Cellulitis and Lymphedema: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention

September 2, 2026

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore why cellulitis occurs, how it affects the lymphatic system, warning signs every patient should know, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment.

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Red Flags Every Clinician Should Recognize Before Starting Lymphedema Care

August 18, 2026

For a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), knowing how to perform compression bandaging or manual lymph drainage is only part of the job. Knowing when to stop, when to modify care, and when to refer is just as important. Here are some of the most important red flags clinicians should recognize before beginning lymphedema care.