Lymphedema Management
What Is Lymphedema
Lymphedema, or chronic swelling caused by fluid buildup, can be a challenging condition that affects mobility, comfort, and overall health.
Our Specialized Therapy
At Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, our specialized lymphedema therapy focuses on reducing swelling, improving circulation, and enhancing daily function. Our trained therapists use Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and education on long-term self-management strategies.
Improve Your Quality of Life
Whether lymphedema is the result of surgery, cancer treatment, or a chronic condition, we provide personalized care to help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Treatments
There are a variety of treatments for lymphedema that may be used depending on the severity of the condition. At Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, we offer a combination of passive and active therapy treatments, including:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Wrapping
- Compression
- Complete Decongestive Therapy
Common Conditions Resulting In Edema
- Post-Orthopedic Surgery (Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Shoulder Surgery)
- Post-Amputation Edema Management
- Post-Lymph Node Removal Swelling
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) & Venous Stasis Edema
- Heart Failure & Cardiopulmonary-Related Edema
- Post-Mastectomy or Breast Cancer Surgery
- Congenital or Hereditary Lymphatic Dysfunction
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)-Related Swelling
- Kidney Disease & Fluid Retention
- Post-Fracture or Ligament Injury (Ankle Sprains, Wrist Fractures, etc.)
- Lymphedema Following Cancer Treatment, Radiation, or Surgery
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Recovery
- Stroke (CVA)-Related Edema in the Affected Limb