Get the inside scoop on conservative treatments for lipedema directly from Sandra, a physical therapist and lipedema warrior herself! 💪 In this info-packed episode, Sandra explains manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments, vibration plates, aquatic therapy, dry brushing, and more. You'll also learn exercises and lifestyle tips to reduce swelling and pain through movement. If you or a loved one lives with lipedema, don't miss Sandra's top recommendations for at-home relief. She also shares her perspective as both a patient and practitioner. Chapter breakdown: Intro to conservative treatments [2:08] Compression options [3:01] Assessing treatment plans [5:36] Manual lymphatic drainage [26:14] Exercise and activity tips [31:14] Nutrition and mental health [41:15] Community support [47:37] Follow Lipedema Link for the latest lipedema news and advice!

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Zahra shares her story of discovering she had Stage 1 Lipedema in her early teens. She details the frustrations of misdiagnosis, finding the right surgeon, insurance battles, weighing surgery vs conservative treatment, her experience with liposuction, and how she maintains a healthy mindset living with a chronic condition.

Pattie shares her incredible journey of overcoming severe mobility issues from lipedema using strategic fitness and exercise. Learn how she went from barely being able to walk to completing triathlons and CrossFit in this motivational interview.

We cover her tough diagnosis struggle, how she created her own modified at-home workout program, and progressed to doing hardcore CrossFit training. She provides tips on pool exercises, yoga, vibration plates, compression wear, and more for managing lipedema.

Pattie founded the Lipedema Fitness support group to help and inspire other lipedema sufferers on their fitness journey. Don't miss her amazing story of determination and resilience conquering lipedema through fitness and community support!

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