Lymphedema Therapy Clinic Services
What is Lymphedema?
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a blocked or damaged lymphatic system causing fluid buildup and swelling. It is a common problem that may be genetic or caused as a result of an infection, injury, obesity, trauma, or cancer and cancer treatment that affects the lymphatic system.
Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social problems for
Lymphedema is a blocked or damaged lymphatic system causing fluid buildup and swelling. It is a common problem that may be genetic or caused as a result of an infection, injury, obesity, trauma, or cancer and cancer treatment that affects the lymphatic system.
Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social problems for patients. DeVeaux Rehab's Lymphedema Therapy Clinic can help!
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Lymphedema signs and symptoms, which occur in your arm or leg, groin, and even stomach include:
- Swelling of part or all of your arm or leg, including fingers or toes.
- Feeling of heaviness or tightness.
- Restricted range of motion.
- Aching or discomfort.
- Recurring infections. (ie cellulitis)
- Hardening and thickening of the skin (fibrosis)
Our Treatment Approach
Symptoms of Lymphedema
Our Treatment Approach
DeVeaux Rehab's Lymphedema Therapy Clinic provides Complete Decongestive Therapy, the gold standard of lymphedema treatment!
This includes Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) which provides a reduction in edema and a soothing effect. MLD is partnered with compression bandaging, skilled therapeutic exercise, as well as skin and wound care to ease
DeVeaux Rehab's Lymphedema Therapy Clinic provides Complete Decongestive Therapy, the gold standard of lymphedema treatment!
This includes Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) which provides a reduction in edema and a soothing effect. MLD is partnered with compression bandaging, skilled therapeutic exercise, as well as skin and wound care to ease the condition of chronic Lymphedema.
DeVeaux Rehab provides a comprehensive approach to treatment and maintenance of Lymphedema so you can maximize activities if daily living and quality of life.
Who Are Our Patients
Lymphedema & Venous Insufficiency
Children and adults with difficulty performing everyday activities due to experiencing pain, an enlarged arm or leg that feels heavy, and hardened or discolored skin benefit from "Gold Standard" Lymphedema Therapy.
The following indicate when DeVeaux Rehab can help:
- After Liposuction or reconstructive surgery to reduce swelling and promote healing
- Lipoedema; Lipo-Lymphoedema
- Phlebo-Lymphoedema
- Filarial Lymphoedema
- Primary Lymphoedema (congenital/late onset)
- Secondary Lymphoedema/oedema- post mastectomy/hysterectomy/post surgical procedures.
- At least 6 weeks after radiotherapy/chemotherapy treatment
- Varicose veins; Post-vein stripping/ligation/sclerotherapy
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)/venous stasis oedema - associated leg ulcers
- Custom or Commercial Compression Garments