WHAT DO WE TREAT?
What is Lymphedema?
This is swelling of a body part, most often the extremities (legs and arms), but it could also occur on the face, neck abdomen, and genital area. This swelling is caused by an abnormal build-up of protein-rich fluid under the skin in the fatty tissues.
Lymphedema can be categorized as either primary or secondary.
Primary Lymphedema
Primary Lymphedema occurs when the normally functioning system is impaired and the cause is unknown.
Secondary Lymphedema
Secondary Lymphedema is much more common and happens as a result of trauma, surgery, radiation, infectious episodes (for example cellulitis), obesity, and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
Anyone treated for head, breast, ovarian, throat, prostrate cancers are all at risk for developing Lymphedema.
Conditions we treat
Post-surgical pain/swelling (status post Total joint replacements, hip/knees
Post-operative pain and trunk swelling (Plastic Surgery procedures- liposuction, tummy tucks, breast implant or reductions)
Loss of function of an affected extremity due to cancer (strength, swelling, pain and ROM deficits).
Axillary web syndrome /lymphatic cording
Radiation Fibrosis with Cancer treatment
Cancer related fatigue and low energy
Head and neck Lymphedema management ..Coming soon!
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