Lymphedema

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Lymphedema Rehab
A Doctor's Prescription is needed for physical therapy treatments

How can physical therapy help me after breast cancer treatment?

You may benefit from Physical Therapy
Consult your physician.

And call our office at
(703) 639-0950 to inquire about P.T. services.

Your entire 1-hour physical therapy treatment sessions are one-on-one with a
licensed Physical Therapist.

We are a Lymphodema Rehabilitation facility, in Annandale, VA 22003.

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What is lymphedema?

According to the National Lymphedema Network (NLN), lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue (the spaces between your cells) that causes swelling, most often in the arms and legs, but can occur in any part of the body such as the head, neck or trunk.

Lymphedema can develop after surgery, radiation, trauma, or any other process that causes damage to the lymph system. Other people are born with an insufficient lymphatic system and begin developing swelling during puberty or young adulthood. In short, lymphedema is swelling that happens and just won’t go away.

How can I find out if I have lymphedema?

All patients should be evaluated first by a physician to determine if the cause of their swelling is lymphedema. Once you receive a diagnosis, you can seek treatment.

How is lymphedema treated?

The recommended treatment and management of lymphedema is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). This includes:

· Manual lymphatic drainage

· Compression bandaging

· Proper skin care and adherence to risk reduction practices

· Compression garments

· Remedial exercise

· Self-manual lymphatic drainage and bandaging

1-on-1 for 1 Hour:

At Body Kinetics Rehab, your therapy will be provided one-on-one, by a LANA-certified lymphedema physical therapist (P.T.).

Since 1999, she has been providing lyphedema rehab, and also rehabilitation to women recovering from breast cancer.

The P.T. will work with you through the entire process, and assist you with obtaining compression garments to successfully manage your lymphedema. Our goal is to educate you, give you the best available treatment, and help you obtain the best outcome possible.

You may benefit

from Physical

Therapy

Consult your physician.

And call our office at
(703) 639-0950 to inquire about P.T. services.

Your entire 1-hour physical therapy treatment sessions are one-on-one with a licensed Physical Therapist.

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It is recommended that treatment be administered by a certified lymphedema therapist. At Body Kinetics Rehab, all patients with lymphedema are treated by a licensed physical therapist who has been a certified lymphedema therapist for almost 12 years. She will provide 1 on 1 treatment and help you with compression garment selection and fitting.

The Lymphedema information on this page is mostly adapted from available materials from the National Lymphedema Network. More information can be obtained from their website at www.lymphnet.org

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