Lipodystrophy and lipoatrophy

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Fitness instructor Ingrid Cullen explains how some resistance training can help with lipodystrophy.

16/04/2008 - 15:46
Living with body shape changeFact sheet
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Living with body shape change

Body shape change (lipodystrophy) can be a challenging experience. Lipodystrophy may or may not be a concern for you personally. Either way, you might like to find out more about how some people experience and deal with body shape change. The voices presented in this fact sheet highlight important themes and issues, but should not be seen as representing all the diverse experiences of people with HIV and lipodystrophy.

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Body shape change (lipodystrophy) can be a challenging experience. Lipodystrophy may or may not be a concern for you personally. Either way, you might like to find out more about how some people experience and deal with body shape change. The voices presented in this fact sheet highlight important themes and issues, but should not be seen as representing all the diverse experiences of people with HIV and lipodystrophy.

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Body shape change (lipodystrophy) can be a challenging experience. It is important to support personal wellbeing and establish a sense of control over the situation by drawing on a range of useful resources and strategies. Lipodystrophy may or may not be a concern for you personally. Either way, you might like to find out more about how some people experience and deal with body shape change. The voices presented here highlight important themes and issues, but should not be seen as representing all the diverse experiences of people with HIV and lipodystrophy.

10/09/2007 - 12:08