Pretty In Pink Lymphedema Awareness Month

Pam Ludwig Discusses Lymphedema Awareness Month

Pam Ludwig: I’m Pam Ludwig. I’m the owner of Pretty in Pink Boutique, founded in 2005. We have three locations in the Middle Tennessee area: Franklin, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro. We are a combined business. We are a breast cancer boutique providing all necessary post-surgery items after breast cancer and then also a compression garment and…

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Certified Lymphedema Therapist Talks About Profession

Certified Lymphedema Therapist Talks About Profession in Honor of Lymphedema Awareness Month Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Jennifer Kirkpatrick: My name is Jennifer Kirkpatrick and I am a physical therapist and a certified lymphedema therapist. I graduated from physical therapy school in 1996 and I obtained my lymphedema certification in 2001…

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How Often Should You Replace Your Compression Garment?

Compression garments are becoming increasingly popular among the general public, especially athletes, because of the health benefits they can give to your body. Whether you are using over-the-counter compression garments or ones that are prescribed to you, it’s important you take care of them and know when to replace them for your safety. Pretty in…

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Celebrity Breast Cancer Survivors Show They Are Just Like Us

Breast cancer can affect any woman, from your local hairdresser to a popular celebrity. There are many household names that have gone through or are currently experiencing breast cancer. Many celebrities choose to keep their health private, but there are others that are very outspoken about their experience and choose to use their condition to…