Lower Body Lymphedema Rehab
Learn how to effectively minimize your symptoms and maximize your life
Self-Paced Program by Kelly Sturm
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Optimize Lymphedema Self-Management
Living with lymphedema is a daily battle, but there are things that you can do to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and start living your life more fully.
Swelling, discomfort, and aching are common, but it doesn’t mean that they have to be normal for you.
There are exercises and self-care practices that you can integrate into your daily routine to control swelling and improve your quality of life
(Even if you were told that discomfort is something you just have to endure. )
You Can Get Support With:
Reducing symptoms such as pain, swelling, limited range of motion, fibrosis, and risk of infection
Preventing lymphedema from getting worse with a simple self-care protocol
Figuring out a healthy routine that helps you feel more confident and in control
Making sense of a new lymphedema diagnosis and building the best treatment routine for you
Without letting lymphedema management take over your life.
I’m Kelly Sturm, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Lymphedema Specialist
PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
I’m passionate about helping those living with lymphedema and lymphatic issues reclaim control of their lives.
You don’t have to accept pain, discomfort, and limitations as a part of your “new normal.”
To Explain Why I Created This Program, I’d Like to Tell You This Story
A woman in her mid-50s — let’s call her Jane — was referred to me by her doctor, but she didn’t feel like coming. She had stage two lymphedema in both legs and was convinced that she had tried everything to no avail.
Her dream was to go skiing with her husband, but even a short walk around the neighborhood was too uncomfortable for her.
We Adjusted Jane’s Routine and Started Building Up Her Strength
Ten weeks later, she went on a walk and had no pain afterward. Eight months later, I received a postcard from her. It was from a ski resort where she was on vacation with her husband, enjoying her time there with minimal limitations.
This Story Is Not an Exception
Over the last decade, I’ve worked with thousands of people who were able to reduce swelling and discomfort with a targeted exercise and self-care routine.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition, but education and support can help you improve symptoms so you can live a more fulfilling life.
I Believe That
Lymphedema Management Should Be Accessible to More People
For years, I saw how little guidance there was for those with lymphedema and lymphatic issues. Working with a lymphedema therapist comes with high costs and many people are stranded to figure it out on their own.
I created Lower Body Lymphedema Rehab so that more people have access to knowledge that can help them redefine what “normal” means when living with lymphedema.
Tools to Help You Feel Your Best
What’s Inside:
Education on signs of lymphedema, differences between primary and secondary lymphedema, Complete Decongestive Therapy, and more
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) techniques to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid
Bandaging routine to reduce swelling
Compression therapy, including day garments, nighttime garments, and more
Lymphedema exercises to effectively manage symptoms and decrease flare-ups
Skin care recommendations to lower the risk of infections
Deep breathing exercises to move fluid and improve mental health
Kinesiology tape tips to manage swelling
Medical solutions, such as pneumatic compression pumps and surgery
Healthy habits to help with lymphedema management
One-time payment of $115
a fraction of the cost of a single physical therapy session
I understand that managing lymphedema comes with high costs. There are scholarships available to those in need - please fill out a form here. I also have hundreds of hours of free content on my YouTube channel with helpful tips and exercises for lymphedema management.
Small Changes Lead to Big Results
Life doesn’t stop when you have lymphedema. There are family, work, and personal responsibilities to take care of, and your self-management routine needs to be simple.
The exercises and techniques you’ll learn in Lower Body Lymphedema Rehab are designed to fit into your everyday life and make it easier, not harder.
This Program Will Be Helpful For People Who…
Have primary or secondary lymphedema of the lower body
Want to proactively manage early or moderate lymphedema symptoms
Want to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and prevent flare-ups
Have tried different solutions in the past (medical providers, online research, etc.) but didn’t get the results they wanted
Have had lymphedema for a long time but are newly diagnosed and want to optimize management
Want lymphedema management to easily integrate into their life
Don’t have access to a knowledgeable practitioner and want to learn effective self-care techniques and exercises
Are You a Healthcare Provider?
Get an annual license to use Lower Body Lymphedema Rehab materials in your practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT, DPT), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Lymphology Association of North American (LANA) Certified Specialist, and a Board-Certified Oncology Specialist. She has 10+ years of experience helping those living with lymphedema manage their symptoms.
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Lymphedema care, resources, and education are often not available to those who need it. Working with a medical provider or a physical therapist can come with high costs and information online can be conflicting.
Lower Body Lymphedema Rehab is an affordable and accessible alternative to help those living with lymphedema get support and minimize limitations. The program comes at a fraction of the cost of physical therapy and includes techniques and exercises that you can keep coming back to.
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Absolutely! I share free tips and education on my YouTube channel.
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This is a self-paced program. You’ll get videos along with handouts, worksheets, and resource sections with more details and helpful links.
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Lower body lymphedema rehab is a self-paced program and you’ll have unlimited access to the materials (for as long as the program exists).
