Lymphedema therapy is a comprehensive program for chronic swelling of a body part that may have resulted from illness, physical trauma or surgery. Our occupational therapists and physical therapists are trained in the care of lymphedema. Patients receive complete decongestive therapy that stimulates the lymphatic drainage system to decrease swelling.

Lymphedema care includes:

• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Multilayer compression bandaging
• Comprehensive patient and caregiver education
• Compression garment fitting
• Skin care management

Benefits of lymphedema therapy:

• Decreased pain
• Decreased swelling
• Improved overall function
• Improved range of motion