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Lymphedema

Therapy

Lymphedema therapy is a comprehensive program for chronic swelling of a body part that may have resulted from illness, physical trauma or surgery. Our occupational therapists and physical therapists are trained in the care of lymphedema. Patients receive complete decongestive therapy that stimulates the lymphatic drainage system to decrease swelling.

Lymphedema Therapy

Lymphedema therapy is a comprehensive program for chronic swelling of a body part that may have resulted from illness, physical trauma or surgery. Our occupational therapists and physical therapists are trained in the care of lymphedema. Patients receive complete decongestive therapy that stimulates the lymphatic drainage system to decrease swelling.

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is a swelling caused by a build-up of fluid in our tissues. It happens when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged.

There are a few things which can cause that damage, but in our work, the most common is surgical removal or radiation of lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. The body can’t find a new route to move lymph around the damage, causing the fluid to build up and the area to swell – sometimes quite dramatically.

An estimated two out of every five breast cancer patients will develop lymphedema within five years of treatment. Lymphedema resulting from prostate cancer, head and neck cancers and melanoma is also on the rise. In fact, it can result from the treatment of any cancer where lymph nodes have been removed or radiated.

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Treatments

There is no cure for lymphedema, but there are effective ways we can treat it. Without it, patients are at increased risk for complications and disability.

Here at Angel Leaf, specially trained and certified physical and occupational therapists use manual lymph drainage, a technique to help move the fluid from the swollen tissues into the lymphatic system using “detours” around the damaged areas. We are basically encouraging it to take another route.

Compression is an equally important part of the treatment process. Special compression bandages are used to help reduce swelling, and compression garments, such as sleeves and stockings, are used to keep the swelling from returning.

Treatments may also include:

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309 Plantation Drive

Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Phone (979) 418-7165

Fax 1-800-419-5153

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