Ask A Specialist!

Call us today

(816) 607-7180

Medical Library Systemic

Choose the body area

Neck

Shoulder

Back

Elbow

Wrist

Hip

Knee

Leg

Ankle

OVERVIEW

Lymphedema

Lymphedema refers to persistent swelling of the arm and leg.

This can occur following mastectomy. It could also happen after infection or scar formation, which may block the lymphatic fluid flow.

Lymphedema can occur weeks, months, or even years after an injury, trauma, or surgery.

There are many treatment options available for postural and therapeutic exercises, massage, compression bandaging, and compression garments.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Improve Function
  • Decrease Postoperative Complications
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Improve Relaxation
  • Self-care of Symptoms
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
  • Improve Wound Healing
RESOURCES

PHYSICAL THERAPY
---------------------------
AQUATIC THERAPY
---------------------------
DRY NEEDLING
---------------------------
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
---------------------------
ERGONOMICS
---------------------------
KINESIO TAPING
---------------------------
LASER THERAPY
---------------------------
MANUAL THERAPY

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE
---------------------------
ORTHOTICS
---------------------------
SPINAL MANIPULATION
---------------------------
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
---------------------------
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
---------------------------
TOTAL MOTION RELEASE
---------------------------
ULTRASOUND
---------------------------
PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN
---------------------------
FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
---------------------------
BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
---------------------------
SHOULDER PAIN
---------------------------
HIP & KNEE PAIN
---------------------------
ARTHRITIS
---------------------------
BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS
---------------------------
CHRONIC PAIN
---------------------------
FIBROMYALGIA
---------------------------
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
---------------------------
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
---------------------------
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
---------------------------
PELVIC PAIN
---------------------------
POST-SURGICAL REHAB
---------------------------
PRE – SURGICAL REHAB
---------------------------
SPORTS INJURY
---------------------------
TMJ DYSFUNCTION
---------------------------
WORK INJURIES