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A Study to Evaluate the Clinical Benefit and Safety of Medical Compression Garments in the Management of Patients With Lipedema
Lipedema (LI) is a chronic condition, painful disease characterized by a disproportionate increase in adipose tissue and pain in women's legs and sometimes arms. Its prevalence is largely unknown, but lipedema is estimated to affect 0.06% to 11% of the female population. Even though this pathology is increasingly studied and working groups are collaborating to harmonize criteria, a crucial underlying problem of lipedema is the variability in identifying lipedema. Lipedema patients often suffer from obesity, physical disability and psychological impairments, and the effects on quality of life are significant. Almost all women with lipedema are dissatisfied with the...
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Effect of Ketosis on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Lipedema
Lipedema is a female progressive fat disorder, characterized by a symmetrical increase in subcutaneous adipose tissue in the lower extremities with the exception of the waist. The condition is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. The etiology is poorly understood. Affects about 11% of all women and may lead to pain and immobility. The pathophysiology may be related to sex hormones and inflammatory response. Lipedema fat has been reported not to respond to lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery, both in terms of weight loss and symptom reduction; including pain and quality of life. Clinical research on the effect of dietary interventions on lipedema does not exist, but a pilot...
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Evaluation Between Surgical Therapy of Lipedema Compared to Complex Physical Decongestive Therapy (CDT) Alone
The purpose of this study is to determine whether surgical treatment of lipedema (stage I, II or III) using liposuction significantly improves leg pain compared to the use of complex decongestive therapy (CDT).
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Relationship Between Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 Levels and Neuropathic Pain in Lipedema
Lipedema is a disease characterized by bilateral abnormal fat deposition in the upper and lower extremities. Pain is a common symptom in lipedema.Vitamin D plays an important role in chronic pain. Vitamin B have analgesic role in some neuropathic pain conditions.This study aimedto evaluate the relationship between vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels and neuropathic pain in lipedema.
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Telerehabilitation Versus Supervised Pilates Training in Lipedema Women
1. Pilates Exercise: The Pilates method is a low-intensity form of movement based on body control, which works the body in a complete way, promoting physical and mental health. PET is different when compared to traditional exercises, which, in turn, tend to isolate the working muscles and have specific training approaches using repetitive motions. 2. Telerehabilitation: Telehealth is emerging as a key method for delivering essential healthcare. Primary care research suggests that telehealth is acceptable and has potential to overcome geographical barriers for individuals needing many times rehabilitation by eliminating the need for...
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The National Lipedema Study
Lipedema is a chronic condition with a symmetrical accumulation of painful fatty tissue primarily affecting the limbs, sparing hands, feet and trunk. The subcutaneous fatty tissue is disproportionately voluminous and may have a different microstructure and metabolism than the patient's regular fatty tissue. The condition affects almost exclusively women and usually debuts around puberty. Lipedema seems to have a hereditary component, may be affected by hormonal variations and worsens with obesity. Guidelines advocate conservative treatment with compression therapy, weight management, physical activity, life style changes and psychological support;and in some cases...
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Visualizing Vascular Mechanisms of Lipedema
This work will address clinical unmet needs for patients with lipedema using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods, in sequence with portable clinical tools, by testing fundamental hypotheses regarding potential screening methods, lymphatic therapy, and vascular dysfunction in patients with lipedema.
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