Webinar: Physical Activity and Sport with Primary Lymphoedema

Physical activity and sport with primary lymphoedema Webinar Banner

Can you play sports with primary lymphoedema? Which activities are safe? VASCERN is hosting a free webinar on 2 March 2026 to answer these questions. Healthcare experts will share practical, evidence-based advice on staying active while managing lymphoedema symptoms.

Many people with primary lymphoedema worry about physical activity. They fear exercise might worsen swelling or cause complications. This webinar will provide clear guidance to help patients stay active safely.

Event details

Date: Monday, 2 March 2026
Time: 17:30–18:30 CET
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Language: English

Live captions available in Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch (join via Teams desktop app or browser).

Speakers

Prof Nele Devoogdt
UZ Leuven, Belgium
Specialist in physical rehabilitation for primary lymphoedema patients
Dr Kirsten van Duinen
Nij Smellinghe Hospital, Netherlands
Dermatologist
Manuela Lourenço Marques
andLINFA – Associação Nacional de Doentes Linfáticos, Portugal
VASCERN Patient Advocate for Primary Lymphoedema

Who should attend

This webinar is for patients, families, and caregivers affected by primary lymphoedema.

A live Q&A session will allow you to ask the experts your own questions.

🢂 Register for the webinar here.

For more VASCERN resources on primary lymphoedema, visit the VASCERN Paediatric and Primary Lymphoedema Working Group page.