When to See a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with Kelly Reed, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

When to See a Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• New or Worsening of Swelling
• Wounds or Skin Breakdown
• Fibrosis or Thickening of Tissue
• Tingling or Pain
• Old or Ineffective Compression Garments
• After a Surgery
• For a “Tune-up”
• For Monitoring or Updating Home Program
• Or Any other Concerns or Questions
• References

There are different levels of severity for lymphedema and everyone will manage symptoms differently. In this video, Kelly Reed describes how everyone will need support and assistance from a certified lymphedema therapist at different times and for different issues. Learn more on tips to monitor your lymphedema for changes or progression.

Speaker Bio
Kelly Reed is a physical therapist who received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic. She became a certified lymphedema therapist through Klose Training and is also LANA certified. In 2019, Kelly became one of the first Board-Certified Oncology Clinical Specialists in the US and currently works in an outpatient clinic just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is active on Instagram and on YouTube as CancerRehabPT, providing free education and bringing awareness to Lymphedema and Oncology Rehab.

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