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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LLymphedema Therapy

Understanding Primary Lymphedema: Causes, Symptoms, and Training Opportunities for Therapists

  • December 19, 2024
Primary lymphedema is a condition often misunderstood by both patients and healthcare providers. It involves chronic swelling due to a congenital or genetic abnormality in the lymphatic system, affecting the body's ability to drain lymphatic fluid. As more awareness grows around lymphatic disorders, so does the demand for specialized care provided by trained lymphedema therapists.
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LLymphedema Therapy

Benefits of Becoming a Certified Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist

  • April 10, 2024
When you gain your lymphatic drainage massage certification, you can provide significant benefits to your clients while expanding your career opportunities in various settings, including medical spas, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Let’s take a deeper dive into the process of becoming a certified lymphatic drainage massage therapist, the advantages of this certification, and how it can positively impact your career.
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