What to Expect with Lymphedema Treatment

At your first visit we will perform a full evaluation including your history, functional capacity, and measurements. We will also talk about recommendations and plan of care requirements to make sure we can deliver something that works with your schedule and will meet your goals. 

If decongestive therapy is indicated, you will attend frequently (5x a week in most cases). Sessions will focus on lymphatic drainage, compression wrapping, and exercise with the goal of volume reduction. In other words, we will work hard together as a team to make your arm or leg smaller! 

After we have achieved enough reduction-we will get you set up with compression garments so you can maintain your results.  

At the end of your plan of care, you should feel confident in maintenance techniques and general self-management.  
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​   Example of a compression wrap on the arm.  ​

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                                                     Private, comfortable spaces for MLD.   

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