Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Episode 1369
By: Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA
Exploring the Role of Compression Therapy in Lipedema Management
- Today, I’ll discuss a Polish study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in January 2023.
- Titled The Usefulness of Compression Therapy among Lipedema Patients-Pilot Study, it compared the effectiveness of combining exercises with compression therapy versus exercises alone for lipedema treatment.
- The research also assessed measurement tools for lipedema symptoms.
- Though acknowledging compression therapy may not directly reduce adipose tissue, the authors suggest its efficacy in alleviating lipedema symptoms.
- They also note the lack of studies testing compression therapy alone.
- Despite limitations, this paper suggests a growing trend toward integrating exercise and compression therapy for managing lipedema, offering valuable insights for future research.