Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT

A narrative review of lymphatic physiology, fluid regulation by the endothelial glycocalyx layer, and the interconnectedness of the vascular and integumentary systems.

A narrative review of lymphatic...

01/04/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Original Research

Early Detection of Pressure Injury Using a Forensic Alternate Light Source

05/30/2017

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Cheryl Hill ;

Patrick C. Hardigan , PhD;

This study aimed to determine if an alternate light source (ALS) can be used to detect tissue trauma before visible manifestations of tissue injury are evident with the naked eye.

This study aimed to determine if...

05/30/2017

Wounds

Lymphedema

Why Every Wound Center Should Have a Lymphedema Specialist

10/05/2020

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Wound healing can be maximized by the management of edema, and offering lymphedema services in the wound clinic can be an ideal solution. This author details the value a certified lymphedema therapist or certified lymphedema and wound...

Wound healing can be maximized...

10/05/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Lymphedema

Tearing Down the Silos of Lymphedema Care in the Wound Clinic

10/05/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...

Proper, timely diagnosis is...

10/05/2017

Today's Wound Clinic

Appropriate Reporting of G-Codes & C-Modifiers by Therapists Who Treat Chronic Wounds

12/15/2014

Stephanie L. Woelfel-Dyess , PT, MPT, CWS, FACCWS, DPT;

Rose Hamm , PT, DPT, CWS, FACCWS;

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Therapy services must be reported appropriately in order to receive expected reimbursement. Here’s what PTs, OTs, and SLPs need to know.

Therapy services must be...

12/15/2014

Today's Wound Clinic

New & Emerging Concepts in Wound Care Products

04/10/2014

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Wound care products and applications continue to evolve. This can be challenging for both the seasoned clinician as well as those new to the field of wound management. Keeping current with trends and scientific literature can also be a...

Wound care products and...

04/10/2014

Today's Wound Clinic