The lymphedema therapy program provides comprehensive treatment, management and education to patients who have abnormal lymphatic flow due to cancer, surgery, radiation, vascular insufficiency, ...

A well-structured, individualized physiotherapy plan guided by an onco-physiotherapist ensures safe and effective ...

Lipedema, a fat disorder that causes excess fat deposits in the legs, can also result in lymphedema of the legs in advanced cases. Complete decongestive therapy, also known as conservative therapy, is ...

There are many non-surgical treatments for lymphedema, many of which can be done at home and with the help of rehabilitation, occupational, or physical therapist. These include elevating the affected ...

When nodes are removed or damaged, the flow is disrupted, causing lymphedema. Lymphedema is easier to treat when it’s caught early. Conservative measures such as physical therapy and compression can ...

Dr. Kathie Beldon explains the lymphedema physical therapy process, “I would address scar tissue, muscle tightness, trigger points within the muscle, as well as doing specific techniques that ...

Your body has faced a lot of challenges. You have been treated for breast cancer, which probably included a mastectomy and other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. And the ...

During this procedure, our team removes excess fat accumulated in the arm or leg affected by lymphedema. The reduction in the size of the extremity is maintained long term with compression. The ...

Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about Lymphedema and meet other people with Lymphedema. The March Lymphedema education ...

A five-factor model effectively stratified patients with breast cancer based on lymphedema risk. Researchers believe this tool could be useful in clinical practice and in future research.