LLymphedema Education & Resources

Lymphedema Therapy in Oncology Rehab: Why Cancer Care Teams Need CLTs

  • July 13, 2026
A CLT is trained to evaluate and manage lymphedema using specialized skills such as manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, skin care education, exercise instruction, garment recommendations, risk-reduction strategies, and long-term self-management planning. For oncology rehab programs, having CLTs on the team can improve continuity of care, help patients recognize symptoms earlier, and support survivors through a complex and often emotional recovery process.
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LLymphedema Therapy

How Clinics Can Build a Profitable Lymphedema Program

  • September 26, 2025
The demand for specialized lymphedema care is growing rapidly. Cancer survivorship, increased awareness of chronic conditions, and aging populations mean more patients need access to qualified lymphedema services than ever before. For hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private clinics, starting a lymphedema clinic or adding a lymphedema program setup to existing services can be both clinically rewarding and financially profitable.
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LLiving with Lymphedema

Post-Surgery Swelling vs Lymphedema: When to Start Compression — Timelines & Options

  • August 28, 2025
After surgery, some swelling is expected—it usually peaks within 48–72 hours and eases over 2–6 weeks. Lymphedema is different: a persistent, sometimes progressive heaviness or tightness that may appear weeks to months later, especially after lymph node removal or radiation. This Norton School guide explains how to tell the difference, when compression is safe to start.
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LLymphedema Education & Resources

Summer Is the Perfect Time to Train as a Lymphedema Therapist: Upcoming Courses and Benefits

  • August 6, 2025
With longer days, flexible schedules, and the chance to learn in comfortable weather, summer 2025 presents an ideal window to advance your career as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). Whether you’re a physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse, or healthcare professional seeking lymphedema therapist certification summer, Norton School’s intensive Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) courses deliver clinical expertise, hands-on practice, and CEUs—all while you savor the season.
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LLiving with Lymphedema

Summer Exercise for People with Lymphedema: What Therapists Should Recommend

  • July 31, 2025
Warm weather brings fresh motivation to get moving, but for individuals managing lymphedema, choosing safe workouts requires extra care. Proper exercise can enhance lymphatic drainage, improve strength, and boost quality of life—but only when guided by evidence-based protocols. In this comprehensive guide, Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs) will find summer-friendly routines, aquatic therapy tips, and resources to empower patients to stay active—and safe—all season long.
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