The Relationship Between Fibrosis and Lymphedema with Karen Ashforth MS, OTR, CLT-LANA

The Lymphie Strong Support Group periodically hosts guest speakers and we are proud and honored to have Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR, CLT-LANA present The Relationship Between Fibrosis and Lymphedema. Karen currently works at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California, providing inpatient and outpatient lymphedema treatment. Karen also has a private consulting practice. Karen speaks frequently at academic, clinical, and professional settings and performs clinical research that she presents and publishes nationally and internationally. Her presentations have included four International Lymphology Congress meetings: 2017 Spain, 2015 USA, 2011 Sweden, and 2009 Australia, as well as medical conferences in the United States, Canada, and Israel. She is an adjunct faculty member with the University of the Pacific in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program. Karen’s passions in lymphedema practice are equipment innovation and development, treatment of underlying fibrosis and inflammation, and assessment of complex and difficult cases. She is considered an expert in clinical use of pneumatic compression and has participated in development of numerous devices and appliances. Website: https://www.karenashforth.com/ --- Lymphie Strong is an online resource for people with lymphedema by people with lymphedema who know from firsthand experience how challenging living with chronic swelling can be and how it impacts your life in both big and small ways. Find Treatment Information & Support • IG:   / lymphiestrong   • Twitter:   / lymphiestrong   • Facebook:   / lymphiestrong   • Facebook Groups: https://lymphiestrong.com/lymphedema-... • YouTube:    / lymphiestrong   • Website: https://lymphiestrong.com/ Disclaimer: The ideas, suggestions, recommendations, and content of this website are intended to be used for informational and/or entertainment purposes only. They will also change from time to time. Product reviews are conducted based on free samples provided, which I keep whether they work for me or not. No medical advice is being rendered. There is no expressed guarantee of completeness or accuracy. The author is not a physician or licensed healthcare provider, and the opinions expressed are not designed to treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. The opinions expressed in posts and comments here are solely those of the authors (aka original poster or commenter) or speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Lymphie Strong, its Admins, or its collaborators or partners. Information changes over time and therefore opinions vary or may change without notice. No endorsement is being implied at any time. Before beginning any changes or modifications in nutrition, exercise, or medical treatment, please consult with your personal licensed medical physician and obtain clearance to do so. Use of the information on the Lymphie Strong website or any of its social media is done so at your own risk.