Our certified Lymphedema Therapists provide a complete decongestive treatment approach for people suffering from lymphedema. Our program consists of two phases of treatment that can successfully address lymphedema in mild to severe stages. By using a multi-disciplinary approach in conjunction with the physician we are able to provide better care and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from lymphedema.

Program Goals

• To help patients reduce increased volume resulting from lymphedema, restore mobility, improve cosmesis, prevent infection, and improve the quality of life.
• Reduce hospital admission and re-admissions
• Educate the patient on the basic function of the lymphatic system and symptoms of lymphedema
• Teach the patient appropriate and effective treatment options
• Teach the patient strategies to manage their lymphedema

Program Services:

Phase I: Intense Treatment Phase

• Patients receive 4-5 treatments per week for an average of 2-3 weeks or until maximum volume reduction is achieved
• Education on skin care, diet, lymphedema precautions, and prevention of infection.
• Assessment of affected limb(s) for circulations, pulses, skin temperature/color, and skin breakdowns
• Assessment of pain level and instruction on pain medication administration and precautions

In collaboration with the physician emphasis is places on:

• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Multi-layered, short stretch, compression bandaging
• Remedial exercises
• Measuring and fitting for compression garments
• Mechanical compression pump
• Self-care training and home exercise program
• Circumference measurements taken of effected extremity both pre and post treatment

Phase II: Maintenance Phase
Once maximum volume reduction is achieved, patients are measured for compression garments to wear during the day. In addition, patients continue with night-time bandaging or alternative compression, exercise, skin/nail care, Manual Lymph Drainage as needed and follow-up visits.

** For the Maintenance Phase patients may choose to follow with out therapists in an Outpatient Setting or may choose to go to another outpatient setting of their choice that offers Lymphedema Therapy**