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Patients
diagnosed with either primary or secondary Iymphedema can
receive state of the art care in their home by therapists
with many years of hands-on experience.
We
provide Complete Decongestive Therapy proven to be the most
effective treatment long term for this condition. Through
manual lymphatic drainage, compression wrapping, exercise
and meticulous skin and nail care, the patient is taught by
the therapist how to care for and maintain the limb in a healthier
state.
Caregivers and family members are also trained, if needed,
to assist the patient in their daily task of caring for their
limb.
When
the initial intensive phase of treatment has been completed,
the therapist then visits the patient monthly. This one-hour
treatment includes measuring of the limb, checking garments
and bandages for proper compression along with a hands-on
treatment of manual lymphatic drainage. These "maintenance"
visits prove to be very successful in preventing the re-swelling
of the extremity. Maintenance also helps those patients that
have had numerous cellulitis attacks by keeping the lymphatic
system working optimally through the application of manual
lymphatic drainage.
Each
therapist has been trained in measuring and fitting the patient
for compression garments. Arm sleeves, gauntlets, gloves and
stockings are custom fit for the appropriate size to suit
the patient's needs, taking into consideration the ability
of the patient to apply the garment as well as remove it.
For those patients not able to don and doff garments, caregivers
or family members are instructed in this process.
  
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