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| Foreword | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Preface | |
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| Jeannie Burt's Story | |
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| Gwen White's Story | |
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| About the Consultants for This Book | |
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| Lymphedema: What It Is and How to Prevent It | |
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| The Basics about Lymphedema | |
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| What Is Lymphedema? | |
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| Causes and Types of Lymphedema | |
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| Breast Cancer Surgery and the Lymph Nodes | |
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| Radiotherapy | |
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| Reconstruction after Mastectomy | |
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| Iincidence of Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment | |
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| Obesity and Lymphedema | |
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| Lymphedema in Men | |
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| Signs and Symptoms of Lymphedema | |
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| What to Watch For | |
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| Diagnosing Lymphedema | |
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| Take Lymphedema Seriously | |
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| The Lymphatic System | |
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| Lymphatic Vessels | |
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| Lymph Nodes | |
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| Watersheds | |
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| Jean's Story: A Physical Therapist Assistant Deals with Lymphedema | |
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| Preventing Lymphedema | |
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| Helpful Hints | |
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| Healthy Lifestyle Choices | |
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| Treating Lymphedema | |
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| An Introduction to Treatment Methods | |
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| A Brief History of Treatment | |
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| General Principles of Treatment | |
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| Abdominal Breathing | |
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| How to Breathe Abdominally | |
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| Some Tips | |
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| Lymphatic Massage | |
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| The Principles of Lymphatic Massage | |
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| When Should You Not Have a Massage? | |
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| Preparations for Treatment | |
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| Self-Massage Techniques | |
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| Back Massage by a Partner | |
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| Emma's Story: Persistence Pays Off | |
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| Massage for Scarring, Cording, and Myofascial Release | |
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| Scar Massage | |
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| Cording (Axillary Web Syndrome) | |
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| Myofascial Release | |
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| Massage after Radiotherapy | |
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| Linda's Story: Massaging Scars and Dealing with Lymphedema of the Torso | |
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| Compression: Bandages and Garments | |
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| Compression Bandaging | |
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| Compression Garments | |
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| Specialty Garments | |
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| Kinesio Taping and Pumps | |
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| Kinesio Taping | |
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| Vasopneumatic Pumps | |
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| Nancy's Story: A Nurse Uses Compression to Treat Her Lymphedema | |
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| Carolyn's Story: Using a Vasopneumatic Pump | |
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| Exercising with Lymphedema | |
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| Overall Benefits of Exercise | |
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| Special Exercises for Lymphedema Treatment | |
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| Goals of Exercise as a Part of Lymphedema Treatment | |
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| Guidelines for Exercising with Lymphedema | |
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| When You Should Not Exercise | |
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| Lymph-Drainage Exercises | |
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| Stretching and Flexibility Exercises | |
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| Strengthening and Toning Exercises | |
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| Aerobic Exercises | |
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| Other Exercises | |
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| Anita's Story: A Committed Focus Yields Results | |
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| Seeking Treatment | |
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| Questions to Ask when Considering a Treatment Program | |
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| Insurance | |
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| Legislative Issues | |
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| Beyond Conventional Treatments | |
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| Lymphedema and Emotions | |
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| Therapists' Perspectives | |
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| Help for Dealing with Difficult Emotions | |
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| Ruth's Story: A Counselor Treats Herself and Others | |
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| The Powers of Mind and Spirit | |
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| The Power of the Mind to Heal | |
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| The Effects of Stress | |
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| The Benefits of Relaxation | |
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| Meditation and Visualization | |
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| Feather's Story: A Creative Approach to Healing | |
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| Complementary Therapies and Emerging Technologies | |
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| Naturopathy and Acupuncture | |
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| Emerging Technologies | |
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| Nutritional Supplements | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Note from Gwen | |
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| Note from Jeannie | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Selected Bibliography & Recommended Reading | |
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| Resources | |
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| Index | |