Gentle, effective care to manage and alleviate lymphedema for a better life.
Our Lymphedema Therapists are committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs, enhancing your quality of life with compassion and expertise.
Our lymphedema therapy/treatments include:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Compression Therapy
- Exercise Therapy
- Skin Care
- Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
- Education and Counseling
- Self-Care Techniques at Home
- Lymphedema Prevention
We have rigorous standards that our lymphedema therapists must adhere to. In order to be employed by our agency, we require the following:
Qualifications:
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) with specialized training
- Licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist
- Extensive knowledge of lymphatic system anatomy and physiology
- Proven experience in lymphedema management and treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of lymphedema severity and progression
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
- Providing manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy
- Educating patients on self-care techniques and lifestyle modifications
- Applying and managing compression garments and bandaging
- Monitoring and documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Offering guidance and support for exercise and movement strategies
- Teaching proper skin care to prevent infections and complications
- Addressing patient concerns and providing emotional support
- Conducting follow-up sessions to adjust treatments as needed
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in lymphedema care