Current Steps to Better Health Article:

March 2019

Lymphedema: Not an Excuse to Stop. The Excuse to Try.

Author: Thomas Charles Walsh, professional ski racer and ambassador for the U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Team

Thomas Walsh is a professional alpine ski racer and Paralympian with several accolades proving his skill in his sport. He is also an advocate for raising awareness of lymphedema, which he acquired at the age of 14. Juzo has partnered with Thomas to help inspire others through his story and courageous efforts, on the slopes and off.

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Past Steps to Better Health Articles:

February 2019
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Vein Health and Treatment

Vein Health and Treatment

Author: Lisa W. Darby, MD

Dr. Darby is a Vascular Surgery specialist in Greenville, South Carolina. She attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and has more than 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Vascular . She is affiliated with many hospitals including GHS Greer Memorial Hospital, GHS Laurens County Memorial Hospital, Oconee Medical Center and GHS Patewood Memorial Hospital. She answered some common questions about vein health, what treatment entails and how medical compression helps with venous issues.

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January 2019
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Adapt and Overcome

Adapt and Overcome

Author: Lindsey Sosovec

Lindsey Sosovec is a personal trainer and ski mountaineer. She has lymphedema in her lower limb, but that isn’t holding her back. Personal training, health and fitness are not just her job, they are her life, passion and purpose. By sharing her story, she hopes to show others what is possible.

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December 2018
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No Excuses: My Journey with Lymphedema

No Excuses: My Journey with Lymphedema

Author: Amanda Sobey

When Amanda Sobey was diagnosed with Lymphedema, there was limited information available about treatment and the resources suggested to help maintain her condition were expensive and did not provide a viable solution for her. Initially, Amanda was traumatized and thought there was nothing she could do about the increased swelling in her right leg; but through perseverance, education and medical compression therapy Amanda found a way.

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