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LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY ON THE COAST
Lymphedema: chronic swelling caused by a build-up of uid that occurs when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged.
CAUSES:
• Lymph node removal for cancer treatment
• Injury to lymphatic vessels due to trauma or infection
• Venous insuf ciency, causing overload of lymphatic vessels • Congenital malformation of lymphatics
Danielle R. Lipski MOT, OTR/L, CLT
Occupational Therapist/Certi ed Lymphedema Therapist
BEFORE
AFTER
GOALS OF LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY:
• Reduce the volume of the affected limb
• Help regain normal external appearance • Restore range of motion
• Improve quality of life
• Reduce pain
• Increase coping skills by providing support
and sympathy for the psychological impact of
the disease
• Enhance self-esteem Please see your physician for a referral.
results vary per patient
Hematology Oncology Partners
LOCATION
1340 Broad Avenue, Suite 330 Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: 228-575-1234
Fax: 228-867-4828
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