Life in Compression
The Inselsberg Clinic – a field report Since my diagnosis in 2014, I have been to two different clinics for lipoedema rehabilitation via the German pension insurance scheme. In 2022, as part of my educational work at the Inselsberg Clinic, I was allowed to stay for a week to gain an insight, which I can therefore offer to those affected
The toughest challenge for me? Not coming back from a medi campaign shoot screaming and dancing and announcing the good news of the new colors right away. For months I kept the secret to myself with all my might, but I can finally show it to you. The new trend colors from medi for round
In all honesty, wearing compression stockings isn't always easy. But there are means, additives and ways to make conservative therapy a little more bearable. For example the bottom-forming body part, which shouldn't be missing from any of my fittings. What the awareness of two really beautiful curves can do to your body feeling,
Whether at work, in everyday life, for a hobby or at a festival - exercise should be fun and have a liberating effect on you. Even if you might perceive your arm compression fitting as a limitation at first glance, it gives you exactly this important freedom to enjoy life even more by reducing pain
Self-management of lipedema and lymphedema, which includes wearing a flat-knit compression garment, sometimes poses a major challenge for many sufferers. Because often not only colors, like here mango yellow, but also many psychological factors with regard to self-perception and external perception, as well as the body feeling play a decisive role. You may know me as
My beloved avocado green has to give way to new medi colors in autumn 2022. Reason enough not only to choose my avocado love with a particularly cheerful outfit and to encourage you to quickly secure this good mood color with the next recipe. But also to tell about how colored compressions your inner
Soft, cuddly and comfortable - sounds like the JOBST Confidence, right? I tested the flat-knit compression tights for you and was pleasantly surprised when I tried them on! Does the name sound familiar to you? Exactly, some time ago I got the knee socks in the new quality from JOBST for mild and
This is not a scientific educational article. It is my personal examination of lymphedema, similar to a travelogue... Lymphedema If you ask me what the biggest difference between lipedema and lymphedema is: the final realization that it is irreversible and will not get any better. They are certainly not often the same
We all know the classic compression tights, but what does a multi-part flat-knit compression look like in lipedema and lymphedema, what should be considered and for whom is it suitable? Here are three good tips if you want to try this type of restoration. When does a multi-part flat knit compression make sense? Multi-part flat knit compressions
In life with lipedema, lymphedema or thrombosis, self-management is everything, and that includes compression therapy. In addition to lymph drainage and flat knit care, an IPK device for at home is a good addition to your therapy. But what exactly is it, how do you apply for it and what do I have to pay attention to when using it? here