Compression Therapy

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Certified Compression and Mastectomy Fitter Talks Lymphedema Awareness

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?  Claudia Dixon: My name is Claudia, and I am a Certified Compression and Mastectomy fitter for Pretty in Pink Boutique and I’ve been with the company for six years now.  Was lymphedema part of your breast cancer journey?  CD: I do not have lymphedema, thankfully. With…

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…

What is Compression Therapy?

Compression therapy plays a central role in the treatment of lymphedema.  The experts at Pretty In Pink Boutique have helped thousands of folks suffering with lymphedema since beginning their journey in 2004. Their team of professionally trained compression garment fitters share their expertise in compression therapy and compression garments. What is Lymphedema?  Lymphedema is a…

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Over-The-Counter vs. Medical Grade Compression Apparel

Comparing Over-The-Counter Versus Medical Grade Compression Apparel Compression socks and their popularity have increased over the last few years.  Compression socks help with circulation and have been recommended to athletes, pregnant women, airplane passengers and crew, and for people who work on their feet all day such as retail workers, nurses, doctors, and delivery drivers.…

The Ultimate Guide to Compression Garments from Pretty In Pink Boutique

Lymphedema refers to swelling that occurs when the lymphatic system is unable to adequately drain fluid, usually from an arm or leg. The most common cause of lymphedema is cancer. If cancer cells block lymph vessels, or lymph nodes are removed in cancer treatment, lymphedema may result.  There are various ways a doctor may treat…