Lymphedema Therapyadmin2021-09-13T19:21:09-04:00 Providing Education to Manage Edema How it Works Manual lymph drainage Compression therapy Decompression exercises Skin care Individualized Patient Care Management Education of signs and symptoms Ideal Patient Swelling or feeling of heaviness, tightness or fullness Blistering and leaking of fluid from skin Pain and recurrent infections Heaviness which impairs walking and balance Skin color and texture changes Decreased flexibility in swollen areas Benefits Comprehensive assessment by lymphedema/edema experts Balance and strength training Patient and caregiver education Treatments to reduce swelling and improve quality of life, including complete decongestive physiotherapy for lymphedema Instruction in home program for long-term edema management Skin and wound assessment
