Lymphedema

Lymphedema prevention and treatments using Complete Decongestive Therapy.

Lymphedema prevention and treatments using Complete Decongestive Therapy – an intensive therapy program that is considered the gold standard of care for lymphedema that has progressed past phase 1. Complete Decongestive Therapy includes the following:

• Education on the latest evidence-based ways to prevent and manage lymphedema

• Scar tissue and manual lymph drainage massage

• Compression bandaging using short-stretch lymphedema bandages

• Custom compression garment fitting

• Appropriate exercise prescription

• Skin care