As lymphoedema practitioners, we have a role to not only assist with reducing chronic oedema or the risk of it but also to assist with improving the well-being of the individual. This may be done directly or by referring on. One such area is improving the individual’s muscle mass. Many lymphoedema practitioners have access to the SOZO and this allows them to monitor an individual’s muscle mass. The article and podcast by Dr Michael Mosely provide you with more ammunition on why strength training is important.

If you don’t have access to a SOZO and would like to monitor your client’s body composition you could link up with clinics that do have one.