Jan DouglassDec 13, 20238 minLymph TapingWhy Elastic Tape Is a Game Changer for Phase 2 Lymphoedema ManagementThe populatory of elastic taping among athletes and health professionals is visible across our sporting screens, and the use of elastic tape
Jan DouglassJan 8, 20235 minResearchCritical appraisal skills - the missing link for TherapistsThe demand for level 1 studies is largely driven by academic needs, rather than tangible, clinically relevant outcomes.
Jan DouglassJun 24, 20225 minTreatment optionsWhat is the best measure for lymphoedema?There has been a lot of discussion lately around systematic reviews and RCTs on the effectiveness of MLD in our treatment mix. Measuring...
Jan DouglassApr 7, 20222 minTreatment optionsHow to write a case study and why we need themRandomised controlled trials are not suited to assessing the effectiveness of treatments for lymphoedema and other choric diseases.
Jan DouglassNov 11, 20213 minResearchAnother disappointing SR that fails to tell us anything new 😖Systematic reviews are an academic exercise to ‘systemically review’ the existing literature on a particular research question. They are ...
Jan DouglassMar 6, 20216 minTreatment optionsIts never too early to start MLDThompson et al, found evidence for MLD to prevent onset in early breast cancer patients and to reduce arm volume in early stage lymphoedema