Online Courses About Lipedema
For patients, friends, family, therapists, supporters, and others interested in lipedema
To help spread awareness of lipedema and expand knowledge about this disease, we at The Lipedema Project have created several educational courses about lipedema. We believe that education is the first step in achieving recognition of lipedema as a disease, engaging in research, improving treatment options, and ultimately finding a cure. These courses are available to medical providers, physicians, surgeons, therapists, researchers, and of course, lipedema patients, and anyone else who wishes to learn more. Feel free to explore our current offerings below!
An Introduction to Lipedema
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a basic introduction to lipedema for the general public, including women with lipedema, their friends and family members, and anyone interested in learning about this disorder. Topics covered include Stories of Patients with Lipedema, Anti-Fat Bias, Possible Causes of Lipedema, the Lack of Knowledge in the Medical Community about Lipedema, The Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lipedema, and Treatment Options including MLD, Compression, Diet, Exercise, and Liposuction.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Lipedema patients, therapists, healthcare providers who treat lipedema, friends and family of lipedema patients, women and men who want to learn more or who are unfamiliar with lipedema.
Lipedema Solutions Forum
COURSE DESCRIPTION
While little is known about lipedema, there are recommended options that can be taken to reduce the impact and stop the progression of the disorder.
The online course is a compilation of presentations from the Lipedema Solutions Forum which presents various methods to help in reducing the impact of lipedema on your quality of life. Sessions include the following:
• Dealing with Lipedema:
How to advocate for yourself with your healthcare providers
• Complete Decongestive Therapy:
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) & Compression
• The Role of Exercise: lymphatic yoga, exercise & meditation
• The Role of Diet: nutrition & supplements
• Surgical Treatment: pros & cons, a panel of women who have had liposuction
TARGET AUDIENCE
Lipedema patients, therapists, healthcare providers who treat lipedema, friends and family of lipedema patients, women and men who want to learn more or who are unfamiliar with lipedema.
Stay tuned for more courses coming soon!
About The Lipedema Project
The Lipedema Project was founded in 2014 by Dr. Mark L. Smith, MD, FACS and Catherine Seo, PhD to begin the research and treatment for lipedema, a chronic fat disorder. Lipedema is a disease involving abnormal fat deposition that can result in pain, immobility, and lymphatic disturbances. Lipedema progresses over time often developing lymphedema, a chronic condition called lipolymphedema.
With obesity reaching epidemic proportions and anti-fat bias prevalent in healthcare, it becomes critical that patients are correctly diagnosed, that resources are invested in understanding this disease and how it can be treated, and that patients have the support, knowledge, and options to manage these chronic conditions.
Currently, The Lipedema Project, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization devoted to increasing awareness and providing education, research, and treatment for lipedema through online and face-to-face programs and building community.
The lipedema documentary is available for viewing on Facebook, Lipedema – The Disease They Call FAT.
The book is available on Amazon, Lipedema – The Disease They Call FAT: An Overview for Clinicians.
