Vickie Parker → Dee Jockers: Hi, Dee. Hopefully you have been back to your doctor and/or therapist by now. Whenever you have a significant change you should call your therapist or doctor -- or even go to the ER if you are really worried! Pain and increased swelling can... moreHi, Dee. Hopefully you have been back to your doctor and/or therapist by now. Whenever you have a significant change you should call your therapist or doctor -- or even go to the ER if you are really worried! Pain and increased swelling can sometimes be signs of a blood clot or an infection. Either of these can be very serious. Hope you are all better now
Vickie Parker → Kim Dorz: Hi Kim! sorry I've not been visiting the site as often as I should - lots of travel and family stuff going on. Sounds like you are really getting some good experience! I have heard of the brushing technique but not sure where it originated. I... moreHi Kim! sorry I've not been visiting the site as often as I should - lots of travel and family stuff going on. Sounds like you are really getting some good experience! I have heard of the brushing technique but not sure where it originated. I would just be careful not to create erythema (too much pressure/friction) with the brushing. I'm not sure how effective this technique is.
August 5, 2012
Kim Dorz
Thanks Vickie! Good point about the erythema. I did wonder about being able to judge the amount of pressure used.
I see you other post. You are moving to Olympia? Exciting! Enjoy!
Vickie Parker → John Beckwith: Hi John, I'm moving to Olympia, WA in October. So I'll be in your neck of the woods! I believe we met in Dallas 2 or 3 years ago. I was teaching and Paula Levinson was my assistant for that course. I'll be starting a new job at Providence St.... moreHi John, I'm moving to Olympia, WA in October. So I'll be in your neck of the woods! I believe we met in Dallas 2 or 3 years ago. I was teaching and Paula Levinson was my assistant for that course. I'll be starting a new job at Providence St. Peter's (Cathy Rohman is retiring - I don't know if you know her). Anyway, hope to see you in the great Northwest
August 5, 2012
Vickie ParkerMoving to Olympia in October! I start a new job at Providence St. Peter's in Olympia on Oct 15 in their Cancer Rehab/Lymphedema program. Hope to meet lots of new people and can't wait to get started
Meghann Hesse: I finally have a lymphedema patient in home health! Actually, just this week I have had 3 ref for people with lymphedema.... excited to get started and apply what I learned. Wish me luck!
Kim Dorz: Hello Vickie, Just wanted to give you an update--I have treated 2 persons with LE now. It has been an amazing experience for me. They have made such changes. I have been greatly surprised and pleased. In the beginning of the course work I would... moreHello Vickie, Just wanted to give you an update--I have treated 2 persons with LE now. It has been an amazing experience for me. They have made such changes. I have been greatly surprised and pleased. In the beginning of the course work I would have Never imagined this! I still feel like I owe you, Sarah, and Norton School quite a lot. Thanks!
Kim Dorz
Vicki, thanks for your reply. I am now in need of some wound care advice. Are you comfortable giving me some input? Do you have recommendations for classes? or good resources? Thanks!
Kim Dorz: Hello Vickie! Just wanted to say hello and thank you for doing a great job with our KC course. We certainly missed you after getting to spend those first 4 days together!
Vickie Parker → Paula Levinson: kinesiotape help? Can you recommend a good text on using kinesiotape for lymphedema? Hope you're doing well - I am wandering around lost in MO
July 18, 2011
Vickie Parker → Patricia Trela: Patricia can you recommend a kinesiotaping book for the le therapist? I would like to know more about using this technique for my patients. We have a PT who uses kinesiotape for other dx. Thanks!
