STUDY: Light and Lymphedema

<p>Join Dr. Rountree and Kristi as they discuss several studies on laser therapy and how it should be used effectively as part of a patient lymphedema care plan. Lymphatic damage can be caused by many factors, but one of the most common is cancer, particularly breast cancer. Post cancer, lymphedema can cause patients to experience painful extremity swelling which affects their quality of life and can often lead to depression. It is a chronic condition that is difficult to manage with conventional treatments. Laser therapy is a fantastic tool for relieving lymphedema, but only if used properly. </p><p><br></p><p>We have begun live-streaming this podcast. Watch this episode on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lasertherapyinstitute/videos/lti-podcast-lymphedema-and-light/289364929751225/">right here</a>. See the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lasertherapyinstitute/live_videos/?ref=page_internal">next episode LIVE</a> in two weeks!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Studies mentioned in this episode</strong></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27943450/">Photobiomodulation therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema: a randomized placebo-controlled trial</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20445997/">The short term effects of low-level laser therapy in management of breast-cancer-related lymphedema</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.riancorp.com/static/uploads/files/riancorp-row-brochure-2016-wffgmmckzheq.pdf">LTU-904 Portable Laser Therapy Unit</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSgtssCtVb0FX5tVZPSUng">Laser Therapy Institute</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Further Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="http://7415811.hs-sites.com/free-guide-for-laser-success">Success with Laser Therapy</a> Flowchart &amp; Checklist Infographic<br>Check out these FREE <a href="https://www.lasertherapyinstitute.org/resources">Provider Resources<br></a>Read about laser research on the <a href="https://www.lasertherapyin