{"id":883,"date":"2025-10-29T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/?p=883"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:31:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:31:49","slug":"breaking-the-myths-about-lymphedema-and-compression-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/breaking-the-myths-about-lymphedema-and-compression-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Myths About Lymphedema and Compression Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2c85d3d6\"><h2 id=\"why-myths-about-lymphedema-still-persist\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Why Myths About Lymphedema Still Persist<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite advances in lymphedema awareness and treatment, misinformation remains widespread \u2014 even within healthcare settings. Patients often hear conflicting advice about swelling, exercise, compression, or whether their condition is curable. Clinicians, too, may encounter outdated or incomplete training that leads to confusion about best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy<\/strong>, our mission extends beyond certification \u2014 it\u2019s about <strong>educating both therapists and patients<\/strong> to dispel myths that prevent effective care. Understanding the truth about <strong>lymphedema and compression therapy<\/strong> is essential for better outcomes, improved comfort, and confidence in daily management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s explore and debunk some of the most common myths surrounding lymphedema and compression therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-48b6d4ad      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2f35d541\"><h2 id=\"myth-1-lymphedema-only-affects-people-after-cancer\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #1: Lymphedema Only Affects People After Cancer<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most persistent misconceptions. While lymphedema is indeed common after <strong>breast cancer surgery<\/strong> or <strong>lymph node removal<\/strong>, it\u2019s not limited to cancer survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-1579b93e      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8eb22fe9\"><h3 id=\"the-truth\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lymphedema can develop for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Primary (hereditary) lymphedema:<\/strong> Caused by congenital abnormalities in the lymphatic system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Secondary lymphedema:<\/strong> Triggered by surgery, infection, radiation, trauma, or chronic venous insufficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients experience swelling years after cancer treatment \u2014 but others develop lymphedema with no cancer history at all. Recognizing this broader scope helps clinicians provide early screening and appropriate intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-a838c4f3      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f7b294e3\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Every patient presenting with persistent swelling, heaviness, or tightness in the limbs deserves assessment by a <strong>Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)<\/strong> \u2014 not only those with a cancer background.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s understandable that patients may fear compression garments \u2014 especially when they associate them with tightness or restriction. However, properly fitted compression therapy is neither painful nor harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-cb851fa9      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4b5185d6\"><h2 id=\"myth-2-compression-therapy-is-uncomfortable-or-dangerous\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #2: Compression Therapy Is Uncomfortable or Dangerous<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-bcfadfbc      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-bcdd15c0\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-2\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When prescribed and applied correctly, <strong>compression therapy<\/strong> is one of the safest and most effective tools for managing lymphedema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Compression improves lymphatic and venous flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">It helps prevent fluid buildup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">It supports the tissues, reducing fibrosis and infection risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discomfort usually indicates <strong>improper sizing, poor technique, or inadequate training<\/strong> \u2014 all of which can be corrected by a qualified CLT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-3c2d63f5      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4088ec89\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-2\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Compression is therapeutic, not restrictive. When patients are educated and properly fitted, they often report that sleeves, wraps, or bandages feel supportive \u2014 even soothing. Visit our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lymphedemaproducts.com\/index.html?ppc_ref=nsb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LymphedemaProducts.com<\/a> for all your compression needs and save 10%!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-18d58ac4 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lymphedemaproducts.com\/index.html?ppc_ref=nsb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lymphedema-products-banner-1024x171.jpg ,https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lymphedema-products-banner.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lymphedema-products-banner.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lymphedema-products-banner.jpg?resize=1024%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lymphedema Products Store Banner &amp; Coupon\" class=\"uag-image-783\" width=\"1024\" height=\"171\" title=\"lymphedema-products-banner\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-b9fb9032      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0a2aac0a\"><h2 id=\"myth-3-exercise-worsens-lymphedema\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #3: Exercise Worsens Lymphedema<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people with lymphedema \u2014 or at risk for it \u2014 avoid physical activity out of fear it will make swelling worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-15dee046      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-912258dd\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-3\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research has shown the opposite. <strong>Exercise is beneficial<\/strong> for individuals with lymphedema, as long as it\u2019s done safely and progressively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s Why:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=380%2C253&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?resize=1160%2C773&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/brisk-walk-in-the-park.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Movement activates muscles that assist the lymphatic system, helping pump fluid back toward the trunk. Gentle, controlled activity \u2014 such as <strong>swimming, walking, or light resistance exercise<\/strong> \u2014 promotes drainage and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern treatment protocols, including <strong>Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)<\/strong>, incorporate therapeutic exercise as a core component of care. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-lymphedema-exercises\/\">Complete Guide to Lymphedema Exercises<\/a> to discover simple and safe routines to help promote lymph flow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-4f7cf50b      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-23b84503\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-3\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Therapists trained through Norton School learn to design customized exercise programs that combine mobility, strength, and compression \u2014 helping patients regain confidence in movement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-43bc7970      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e8a60473\"><h2 id=\"myth-4-lymphedema-can-be-cured\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #4: Lymphedema Can Be Cured<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a sensitive but essential myth to clarify. Many patients hope for a permanent cure, but current science shows that lymphedema is a <strong>chronic, manageable condition<\/strong> \u2014 not one that can be completely eradicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-383c8110      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-12afcc14\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-4\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there\u2019s no \u201ccure,\u201d there are highly effective <strong>management strategies<\/strong> that can control swelling, reduce complications, and restore quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)<\/strong> \u2014 combining manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression, exercise, and skin care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Consistent home management<\/strong> with garments and self-massage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Early intervention<\/strong> at the first sign of swelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-94ef96cc      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d24b728f\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-4\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Patients who understand that lymphedema requires lifelong management \u2014 not a one-time fix \u2014 are more likely to achieve lasting results. Education is the most powerful tool in building this understanding.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-4baad3dd      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-c80fb3e8\"><h2 id=\"myth-5-compression-alone-will-fix-the-problem\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #5: Compression Alone Will Fix the Problem<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compression garments are a cornerstone of lymphedema care, but they\u2019re not a stand-alone solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-eea12fb3      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-681a6c8f\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-5\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective management relies on a <strong>multi-modal approach<\/strong> know as CDT (Complete Decongestive Therapy). Compression must be combined with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)<\/strong> to mobilize fluid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Exercise and movement<\/strong> to enhance lymphatic pumping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Meticulous skin care<\/strong> to prevent infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Patient education<\/strong> to maintain self-management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?resize=833%2C759&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?resize=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?resize=768%2C700&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?resize=380%2C346&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cdt-pillars.png?resize=800%2C729&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comprehensive protocol \u2014 known as <strong>Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)<\/strong> \u2014 remains the gold standard in lymphedema management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-d9d5442a      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8ee43fd0\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-5\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CLTs are trained to integrate these four essential pillars of care. When compression is used within the full CDT framework, patients experience better, longer-lasting results.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-ec606a7b      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cce3d0cf\"><h2 id=\"myth-6-if-swelling-goes-down-treatment-can-stop\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #6: If Swelling Goes Down, Treatment Can Stop<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s common for patients to discontinue compression or self-care once swelling improves \u2014 only to experience recurrence soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-ecf705a0      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ec5531d7\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-6\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lymphedema is a chronic condition that requires <strong>ongoing maintenance<\/strong> even when symptoms seem under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the initial <strong>intensive phase<\/strong> of therapy (often involving daily MLD and compression bandaging), patients transition to the <strong>maintenance phase<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Wearing compression garments daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Performing self-massage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Continuing prescribed exercise routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Monitoring for signs of recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-f17526a9      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-93e45b3d\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-6\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term success depends on consistency. CLTs play a vital role in teaching sustainable routines that empower patients to manage their condition independently.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-b7c719c2      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-68908567\"><h2 id=\"myth-7-lymphedema-only-affects-the-arms-or-legs\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #7: Lymphedema Only Affects the Arms or Legs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people associate lymphedema with limb swelling, but it can occur anywhere lymphatic drainage is impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-274672cb      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-67cf7198\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-7\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lymphedema can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>The face and neck<\/strong> (common after head and neck cancer treatment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>The chest or breast<\/strong> (after mastectomy or radiation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>The abdomen or genital region<\/strong> (after pelvic surgery or radiation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each area requires specialized assessment and treatment techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-3f1538af      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5cd6efaa\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-7\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Norton School\u2019s training includes <strong>comprehensive instruction<\/strong> in managing lymphedema in all body regions \u2014 ensuring therapists can adapt their care to each patient\u2019s unique presentation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-01eba4a2      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2fd7f439\"><h2 id=\"myth-8-lymphedema-is-rare-so-few-professionals-need-training\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #8: Lymphedema Is Rare, So Few Professionals Need Training<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This myth persists partly because lymphedema often goes <strong>underdiagnosed<\/strong>. Many clinicians and patients mistake early swelling for post-surgical edema, weight gain, or venous issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-24f8ea0a      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0b124694\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-8\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lymphedema affects <strong>millions of people worldwide<\/strong>. In the U.S. alone, estimates suggest over <strong>10 million Americans<\/strong> live with the condition \u2014 more than the number of people with multiple sclerosis, ALS, and Parkinson\u2019s combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for <strong>Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs)<\/strong> has never been greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-f3989a70      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5e13a117\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-8\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Norton School graduates are helping fill a critical gap in healthcare by bringing evidence-based care to hospitals, cancer centers, and private practices worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-11e7f163      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2901f36f\"><h2 id=\"myth-9-anyone-can-perform-manual-lymphatic-drainage-mld\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #9: Anyone Can Perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MLD may appear simple, but its safety and effectiveness depend on precise technique and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-244bd6cb      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2feda03c\"><h3 id=\"the-truth-9\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>The Truth:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MLD is a specialized, gentle massage technique designed to redirect lymph fluid to functioning drainage pathways. Improper application can cause discomfort, bruising, or even worsen swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only trained and certified professionals \u2014 ideally those who have completed <strong>Norton School\u2019s Complete Decongestive Therapy course<\/strong> \u2014 should perform or teach MLD techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lymphedema-certification-mld-training.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clinician in turquoise scrubs practicing manual lymphatic drainage on a patient\u2019s arm during certification training\" class=\"wp-image-560 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lymphedema-certification-mld-training.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-4596f151      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cae3dd4f\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-9\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Proper education protects patients and ensures the therapy achieves its intended medical benefit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-dfb1715b      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"magnifying-glass\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7C401.8 87.79 326.8 13.32 235.2 1.723C99.01-15.51-15.51 99.01 1.724 235.2c11.6 91.64 86.08 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.8 7.189 104.3-6.236 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 0C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM79.1 208c0-70.58 57.42-128 128-128s128 57.42 128 128c0 70.58-57.42 128-128 128S79.1 278.6 79.1 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cc4310fd\"><h2 id=\"myth-10-lymphedema-therapy-is-only-about-reducing-swelling\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Myth #10: Lymphedema Therapy Is Only About Reducing Swelling<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While volume reduction is a primary goal, <strong>lymphedema therapy goes far beyond swelling control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-3514b46a      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"lightbulb\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive treatment improves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Skin integrity and infection prevention<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Pain management and comfort<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Range of motion and mobility<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Self-confidence and emotional well-being<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therapists trained in CDT learn to treat the <strong>whole person<\/strong>, not just the physical symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-cedc269c      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"user-doctor\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M352 128C352 198.7 294.7 256 223.1 256C153.3 256 95.1 198.7 95.1 128C95.1 57.31 153.3 0 223.1 0C294.7 0 352 57.31 352 128zM287.1 362C260.4 369.1 239.1 394.2 239.1 424V448C239.1 452.2 241.7 456.3 244.7 459.3L260.7 475.3C266.9 481.6 277.1 481.6 283.3 475.3C289.6 469.1 289.6 458.9 283.3 452.7L271.1 441.4V424C271.1 406.3 286.3 392 303.1 392C321.7 392 336 406.3 336 424V441.4L324.7 452.7C318.4 458.9 318.4 469.1 324.7 475.3C330.9 481.6 341.1 481.6 347.3 475.3L363.3 459.3C366.3 456.3 368 452.2 368 448V424C368 394.2 347.6 369.1 320 362V308.8C393.5 326.7 448 392.1 448 472V480C448 497.7 433.7 512 416 512H32C14.33 512 0 497.7 0 480V472C0 393 54.53 326.7 128 308.8V370.3C104.9 377.2 88 398.6 88 424C88 454.9 113.1 480 144 480C174.9 480 200 454.9 200 424C200 398.6 183.1 377.2 160 370.3V304.2C162.7 304.1 165.3 304 168 304H280C282.7 304 285.3 304.1 288 304.2L287.1 362zM167.1 424C167.1 437.3 157.3 448 143.1 448C130.7 448 119.1 437.3 119.1 424C119.1 410.7 130.7 400 143.1 400C157.3 400 167.1 410.7 167.1 424z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-702f26fa\"><h3 id=\"clinical-takeaway-10\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Clinical Takeaway:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Education and empathy are essential. Lymphedema therapy empowers patients to live fully \u2014 not just to manage swelling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-319b5db7\"><h2 id=\"empowering-patients-and-clinicians-through-education\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Empowering Patients and Clinicians Through Education<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to combat myths about lymphedema is through <strong>ongoing education<\/strong> and <strong>certified training<\/strong>. Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy offers comprehensive courses that teach therapists to identify, treat, and manage lymphedema using evidence-based techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Compression bandaging and garment fitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Patient education and long-term management strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Smiling graduate in cap and gown proudly holding a Certified Lymphedema Therapist diploma\" class=\"wp-image-557 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=380%2C380&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/certified-lymphedema-therapist-graduation.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates become <strong>Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs)<\/strong>, joining a global network of professionals dedicated to improving lives through lymphatic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-536e0e8b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/index.html?discount_ref=nsb&amp;course_type=cdt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/norton-school-banner-1024x171.jpg ,https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/norton-school-banner.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/norton-school-banner.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nortonschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/norton-school-banner.jpg?resize=1024%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-784\" width=\"1024\" height=\"171\" title=\"norton-school-banner\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-16b9970e\"><h2 id=\"conclusion-the-truth-leads-to-better-care\" class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Conclusion: The Truth Leads to Better Care<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lymphedema is a lifelong condition \u2014 but with accurate knowledge, skilled therapy, and patient empowerment, it can be effectively managed. Dispelling myths allows clinicians to deliver the right care and patients to take confident steps toward recovery and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Norton School<\/strong>, we believe knowledge is the most powerful treatment of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to learn more?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore our <strong>upcoming certification courses<\/strong> and become part of the next generation of skilled, compassionate lymphedema therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nortonschool.com\/index.html?discount_ref=nsb&amp;course_type=cdt\"><strong>View Upcoming Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Despite advances in lymphedema awareness and treatment, misinformation remains widespread \u2014 even within healthcare settings. Patients often hear conflicting advice about swelling, exercise, compression, or whether their condition is curable. Clinicians, too, may encounter outdated or incomplete training that leads to confusion about best practices. 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