Lymphedema Therapy & Management Program
Treatment Directed and Administered by Physical Therapists
Lymphedema Therapy
for a Variety of Symptoms

• Extremity Swelling /
   Heaviness
• Restricted
   Range of Motion
• Extremity Aching/
   Discomfort
• Repeated Infections
• Skin Thickening
   & Breakdown
• Leaking of Lymph
   through Skin
• Cosmetic Problems
• Decreased Quality of Life
Treatment Benefits:

• Decreased Edema
• Increased
   Lymph Drainage
• Improved Skin Condition
• Infection Reduction
• Increased
   Range of Motion
• Subdermal Fibrosis
   Reduction
• Increased Patient
   Functional Ability
• Enable Self-Management
Treatment Includes:

• Decongestive
   Therapy (CDT)
• Manual Lymphatic
   Drainage (MLD)
• Compression Bandaging
• Therapeutic Exercises
• Pump Therapy
• Skin Care/Infection Control
• Home Exercise Program
• Self-Management
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