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Index of Lymphedema Resources
Additional Resources for Lymphedema
Books for Lymphatic Dysfunction
Clinical Trials for Lymphedema
COVID and Lymphedema
Continuing Education for Lymphedema
Exercise & Movement for Lymphatic Dysfunction
Finding Lymphedema Practitioners
Finding Lymphedema Therapists
Nutrition for Lymphatic Dysfunction
Patient Registries for Lymphedema
Prescription Savings
Printable Materials for Lymphedema
Supplements to Assist Lymphatic Dysfunction
Supplies for Lymphatic Dysfunction
Videos About Lymphedema
More About Lymphedema
Additional Resources for Lymphedema
The websites listed below are excellent ways to learn about lymphedema and offer resources for additional information about treatment.
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
American Lymphedema Association
American Lymphedema Framework Project
American Vein and Lymphatic Society
Belgian Lymphoedema Framework
British Columbia Lymphedema Association
Brylan’s Feat Foundation
Bulgarian Lymphedema Framework
Canadian Lymphedema Network
Danish Lymphoedema Framework
Dutch Lymphoedema Framework
India Lymphedema Foundation
International Lymphoedema Framework
International Lymphoedema Framework Japan
Italian Lymphoedema Framework
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network
Live Today Foundation
Lymph Notes
Lymphatic Education & Research Network Resource Center
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
Lymphedema Association of Ontario
The Lymphie Life
Lymphoedema Network Wales
Lymphoedema Support Network
Lymphology Association of North America
National Commission on Lymphatic Diseases
National Lymphoedema Framework Croatia
National Lymphoedema Framework Ireland
National Lymphedema Network
Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation
Partenariat Français du Lymphoedème
Saudi Arabia Lymphoedema Framework
Swiss Lymphoedema Framework
Turkish Lymphedema Association
Clinical Trials for Lymphedema
There are several ways to search for clinical trials.
Clinical Trials and Studies | Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Lymphedema Trials | Clinical Trials.gov
Lymphedema Trials | Good Clinical Practice Network
Continuing Education for Lymphedema
Anatomy, Lymphatic System StatPearls | National Institutes of Health
Lymphedema StatPearls | National Institutes of Health
COVID and Lymphedema
Research
Aimo, C., Mariotti, E., Corra, A., Quintarelli, L., … & Caproni, M. (2022). Lymphedema of the arm after COVID-19 vaccination in a patient with hidden breast cancer and paraneoplastic dermatomyositis. Vaccines.
Breckwoldt, T., Niggemann, P., Grunherz, L., Weinzier, A., & Lindenblatt, N. (2024). Arm lymphedema after vascularized lymph node harvest following Covid-19 vaccination. Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery.
Chung, J., Sohn, S., Yoo, J., Yoon, E., & Park, S. (2021). Transient lower extremity lymphedema following COVID-19 vaccination: A case report. Medicine.
Hosseinzadeh, A., Ebrahimi, K., Shahriarirad, R., & Dalfardi, F. (2022). Lower limb lymphedema and cellulitis as a complication of COVID-19 vaccine: A case report. Clinical Case Reports.
Juhel, B., Brunelle, C., Bernstein, M., Smith, L., … & Taghian, A. (2023). Side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations in patients treated for breast cancer. Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
Jungorcid, J., & Choorcid, H. (2025). Unilateral lower extremity lymphedema followed by COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cervical cancer history: Two case reports. Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science.
Kronert, C., Koch, A., Schonlebe, J., Unger, L., & Wollina, U. (2024). Lymphedema after COVID-19 vaccination: Two case reports. CosmoDerma.
Okazaki, T., Matashiro, M., Kodama, G., Tshubota., T., … & Izumi, S. (2022). Frequent onsets of cellulitis in lower limbs with lymphedema following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination. Vaccines.
Pearce, J., Shareef, N., Ho, B., & Gordon, K. (2022). P46: A case series of COVID-19 vaccination and lymphatic dysfunction. British Journal of Dermatology. (Abstract)
Sasa, S., Inoue, H., Inui, T., Miyamoto, N., … & Takizawa, H. (2022). Axillary lymphangioma that developed following COVID-19 vaccination: A case report. Surgical Case Reports.
Tang, C., & Chua, W. (2023). test”>Ipsilateral upper-limb lymphedema after COVID-19 vaccine booster. Clinical Nuclear Medicine. (Abstract)
Finding Lymphedema Practitioners
Ways to Search for Practitioners
There are several methods to use to look for a physician or other practitioner who is knowledgeable about lymphedema. Those specialties which usually are good places to look are: cardiologists, vascular/vein doctors, dermatologists and lymphedema clinics.
The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine offers a physician locator for Certified Vein Specialists.
The American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly the American College of Phlebology) offers a member locator.
Finding Lymphedema Therapists
About Certified Lymphedema Therapists and Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapists
There is no single criteria that defines and certifies a “certified lymphedema therapist” (CLT). The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) and the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) are two organizations which have recommended minimum standards for competency, including 128-135 hours of training in decongestive therapy and hands-on experience with lymphedema patients. LANA also recommends courses in relevant lymphatic network-focused anatomy and physiology and hands-on instruction. The aspiring lymphedema therapist may take the Clinical Lymphedema Therapist-LANA (CLT-LANA) exam upon completion of this course work.
A lymphedema therapist specializes in the treatment of lymphedema — he or she may be a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, massage therapist, etc. Practitioners who specialize in lymphedema therapy are adept at manual decongestive therapy — the form of specialized massage used to stimulate lymph drainage in affected areas of the body — and at applying compression wraps. There are several schools mentioned below for this type of training.
Klose Training also offers a professional credential in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) as a “Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist” (CMLDT). Instruction in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system is presented, and MLD treatment sequences are demonstrated and practiced. Treatment for mild, medically-uncomplicated upper and lower extremity lymphedema is taught, as well as treating traumatic and post-surgical edema.
What is a lymphedema therapist and how can one help you? (n.d.). Lymphedema Products.
Ways to Search for Therapists
The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certifies therapists and offers a therapist locator.
There are several different schools and methods of instruction in lymphatic drainage. Use the links below to locate a therapist near you.
Academy of Lymphatic Studies Therapists (ACOLS)
Casley-Smith Therapists
Chikly Therapists
Klose Therapists
Norton Therapists
Vodder Therapists
You can also use the resource map at the American Lymphedema Framework Project to locate therapists in your area.
Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) also offers tips to find a lymphedema therapist.
Schools for Therapists
Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS)
Brennan School of Innovative Lymphatic Studies
Casley-Smith International
Chikly Institute
International Lymphedema & Wound Training Institute
Klose Training
LymphEd
Monarch Consulting and Education
Norton School
Pacific Therapy Education
Plastic Surgery Recovery Massage
Vodder School
Patient Registries for Lymphedema
Global Registry for Lymphatic Diseases | Lymphatic Education & Research Network
International Lymphatic Disease and Lymphedema Patient Registry and Biorepository | Stanford Medicine
Printable Materials for Lymphedema
10 Things I’d Like my Family and Friends to Know About Lymphedema PDF | Lymphatic Education & Research Network
10 Things Individuals With Lymphedema Need to Know About Fibrosis PDF | Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Guide to Blogs About Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases PDF | Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Videos About Lymphedema
Juzo Academy
Lymphatic Education & Research Network Symposium Series
More About Lymphedema
Benefits of lymphatic drainage massage | Hypervibe
Biomarker for lipedema, other lymphatic diseases discovered | Stanford Medicine
Detox your lymphatic system with these 20 tricks | Medical News
Diagnosis of lymphedema | Jobst LymphCare
Differences between lipedema and lymphedema | Lymphedema Blog
Do vibration plates help with swelling? | Hypervibe
Identifying fibrosis in every stage of lymphedema | Lymphatic Network
Lymphedema and airline travel | Lymphedema Blog
Lipedema versus lymphedema: Differences and key takeaways | Hypervibe
Lipedema vs lymphedema: What to know to protect your limbs | Northwell Health
Living with lymphedema in legs | Jean LaMantia RD
Lymphatic drainage massage | Real Bodywork
Lymphatic system anatomy | Kenhub
Lymphatic Yoga® | Edely Wallace
Lymphedema | Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema | Stanford Medicine
Lymphedema | Susan Komen
Lymphedema and blood pressure | Jean LaMantia RD
Lymphedema and lipedema — Indications, contraindications and risk factors SLIDES | 2018 Michigan Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Lymphedema versus lipedema: Similar but different | Cleveland Clinic
Lymphorrhea | Jean LaMantia RD
Medicines and selenium supplements for lymphedema | Jean LaMantia RD
Symptom management guidelines: Lymphedema PDF | British Columbia Provincial Health Services Authority
Understanding lymphedema | Lympha Press
Understanding lymphedema | New York State Department of Health
What you need to know about pressotherapy | Healthline