Additional Resources
Online Resources
Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN)
Focuses on fighting lymphedema and lymphatic diseases through education, research, and advocacy.
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
Provides information and resources for professionals and patients interested in the healthy function and disorders of the lymphatic system.
Lipedema Foundation
Aims to define, diagnose, and develop treatments for lipedema, and is the largest funder of lipedema research.
National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
Empowers the lymphedema community by providing educational opportunities, networking, and resources, aiming to inspire clinicians to provide world-class care.
Stanford Health Care's Lymphedema Surgery Center
Specializes in new approaches that improve quality of life for people with lymphedema and lipedema.
The Lipedema Project
A non-profit organization devoted to increasing awareness and providing education, research, and treatment for lipedema.
Emerging Research
At Home Care
Pneumatic compression devices - such as those from Tactile Medical - are tools designed to improve circulation and reduce swelling by applying gentle, rhythmic pressure to the limbs to promote lymphatic drainage and enhance overall comfort and mobility
Pioneering Technologies
Companies such as LymphaTech have developed revolutionary methods for measuring limb volume and circumference - thereby improving patient care.