Lymphedema Evaluation
Review of Medical history, baseline measurements of both affected and non-affected limbs. If there isn’t swelling but at risk, then education in Lymphedema prevention.
Lymphedema Prevention
Education in precautions to prevent Lymphedema
Skin care to prevent infection
Self-monitoring
Fitting with compression garments for travel and during exercise.
Lymphedema treatment
(1-4 x week) with manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, fitting with compression garments and exercises to promote Lymphatic drainage. Referral for Pneumatic compression device when indicated.
Lymphedema maintenance
Follow up for fitting with new compression garments, review of manual lymph drainage and exercise program.