STARTING NOW! The NLN's second Twitter Chat about #lymphedema and #exercise with @fitaftercancer and @sunflowerwell on #lymphchat- Just joining the chat? Follow #lymphchat for the next hour to learn about #lymphedema and exercise
- Thank you Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer from UPenn and Regan Fedric @sunflowerwell from Sunflower Wellness for joining us. #lymphchat
- Remember to use #lymphchat in every message to make sure that your comments and questions are part of the chat!
- Dr. Schmitz's research has helped bust lymphedema exercise myths and changed the way it's viewed and treated today. #lymphchat
- Regan is a cancer exercise specialist with @sunflowerwell and provides exercise counseling for cancer patients. #lymphchat
@lymphnet #lymphchat Thank you for the opportunity and support on this topic.- Q1: Lets get started! We know that exercise is a big topic for many lymphedema patients. What are your concerns about exercise? #lymphchat
@lymphnet #lymphchat I am still astounded that many women are told not to use the affected arm after breast cancer.- @fitaftercancer We are too! That's why we're so excited to have you here today to help spread information! #lymphchat
If my arm has slight swelling, not bad, can i stiil exercise? #LymphChat- @KimberlyKouri #lymphchat The issue isn't whether your arm is swollen as much as whether the swelling or other symptoms are CHANGING.
- @KimberlyKouri have you seen a lymphedema specialist or anyone to talk about an exercise routine that works for you? #lymphchat
- @KimberlyKouri #lymphchat Women with stable, but swollen arms can exercise safely as long as they use compression.
- @fitaftercancer thanks. I'll be better about sleeve. #lymphchat
@KimberlyKouri @fitaftercancer make sure that your garments are properly fitted before you wear them to exercise! #lymphchat
I have a patient (I am a CLT) who was told swimming is good as it provides "compression" of the water pressure. Thoughts? #lymphchat- That is a great question! I have been told the same thing about water and find swimming to be helpful #lymphchat https://twitter.com/gallo_karen/status/595742625254264832 …
@gallo_karen I am a Lymphedema patient and I have been given the same advice #swimming 4 #exercise #lymphchat- @gallo_karen #lymphchat Yes, agree swimming or aqua therapy classes are great options.
- @thriving_robin obviously wearing sleeve before and after. She also has breast lymphedema #lymphchat
- @gallo_karen @thriving_robin #lymphchat But don't wear sleeve during water exercise. sleeves will break down in contact with chlorine.
- @gallo_karen I do the same! I take my sleeve off before I swim and put it back on after I shower. The breast stroke helps me! #lymphchat
I teach a lymph Aqua class as part of a wellness program where I work: participants report increased softening of swollen limbs. #LymphChat- They also report more freedom of movement in the pool. This class has been a great asset to their routine maintenance ! #LymphChat
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