For this challenge we are working with Lymphedema Therapist Kathleen Lisson to share a version of the popular Japanese Radio Taiso workout. This workout is highlighted in Stress Reduction for Lymphedema.
What is a Radio Tasio challenge?
“Breast cancer related lymphedema affects about 3 to 5 million patients worldwide, with about 20,000 per year in the United States. Promising research shows that doing Radio Taiso movements as part of a self-care protocol can reduce BCRL-related symptoms. In today’s exercise video, I will take you through a Radio Taiso routine. You don’t need any equipment, just some space to move around while standing.”
“Lymphedema isn’t just ‘too much fluid in the wrong place.’ Chronic lymphedema can cause both physical effects in the tissue and psychological stress, and both can worsen as lymphedema progresses. Stress Reduction for Lymphedema takes a look at published research on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress in people with lymphedema, with step-by-step instructions so you can try many of the practices yourself or with a caregiver or loved one.”
You can get the book Stress Reduction for Lymphedema at the Lymphie Strong Amazon Shop here.
Always remember that we have lymphedema but lymphedema does not have us! There is no better time to join in the fun of moving while simultaneously increasing lymphatic health awareness to all around you in your family and local community.
Challenge duration: Feb 16 – 29, 2024
Registration window: Feb 16 – 22, 2024
Our entire series is sponsored by the wonderful people at Juzo® USA. Each event this year we will select two winners at random who complete the challenge. The winners will get to choose an off the shelf Juzo item as a prize.
Become an expert at loving yourself and your own body. Focus on positive energies. Juzo Expert garments and sleeves come in colors that express self love. SoftCompress feels like pillows and you might need it to calm those summer flare ups.
Check out the new Juzo® line of Stockings for Lymphedema.
Freedom to Make the Most of Every Day
Riding a bike. Working in the garden. Playing with grand kids. Taking a walk. Going to work. These are the keep moving® benefits of Juzo® compression garments, designed to improve your quality of life, not inhibit it. Family-owned since 1912, Juzo has led the compression therapy garment industry by creating high-quality products that offer you the freedom to maintain a more active lifestyle. Advancements like our FiberSoft® technology, seasonal colors, attractive styles and fun print designs ensure you move in comfort without compromising fashion.
Juzo® USA has been a proud sponsor of the Lymphie Strong Move That Lymph Challenge Series since 2017.
Virtual Challenge Overview
- You will receive a virtual bib number as your identifier in the challenges. Use it as your hashtag in addition to hashtags we have.
- For our workout challenges including normal aerobic, strength training, yoga, and other training activities, you are encouraged to workout at your own pace and with clearance from your doctor or certified lymphedema therapist.
Thanks for being with us, and we hope you enjoy each challenge!
Sign-Up Process
- Submit the registration fee.
- Submit the registration form.
- Upon receipt of payment and form, you will receive a virtual bib number via email from MOVETHATLYMPHCHALLENGE@GMAIL.COM to use as a hashtag in your check-in posts.
- Have fun!
Step 1 – Registration Fee
Pay Here to Register for the Challenge
Instruction for payment – To pay $15, enter 1 in the box. To pay $30, enter a 2 for additional participants and so forth. Click on the Pay with PayPal button. A portion of the fees this year will go to lymphatic nonprofits. Thank you.
$15.00
Step 2 – Registration Form
Questions?
Good Luck and Wishing You Awesome Lymphatic Health!
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