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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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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Seasonal Skin Risks for Lymphedema Patients: How to Educate and Protect During the Hot Months

  • July 17, 2025
As temperatures rise, lymphedema patients face a unique set of skin-care challenges. Humidity, sweat, UV exposure, and friction under compression garments create an environment ripe for heat rash, fungal infections, and sun damage. For Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs) and other healthcare providers, educating patients about lymphedema skin care in summer is critical to preventing complications and ensuring safe, active lifestyles
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