Lymphedema Therapy

Find Relief from Pain and Discomfort

nurse wrapping armYour lymph nodes play a vital part in removing excess fluid from your body and when they’re affected by injury, surgery, radiation or even a deformity at birth, you may experience a type of swelling called Lymphedema. Lymphedema causes an abnormal amount of swelling in your body tissue, such as an arm or leg, that can’t be relieved through elevation. Some people experience Lymphedema in the breast, head and neck, or genitalia as well.

Our Services

nurse wrapping legAt St. Vincent Oncology Rehab at the Cancer and Wellness Center, our Certified Lymphedema Therapists treat lymphedema according to the international gold standard called Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). This one-on-one treatment consists of:

  • Manual lymph drainage, a gentle, rhythmic, soothing massage technique that returns the fluid back to your circulatory system
  • Education on Skin care to prevent infections
  • Specific Exercises to stimulate the lymphatic system
  • Compression bandaging, both stock and custom, to shrink and soften tissues

During your therapy, we with work one on one with you to treat the Lymphedema, and teach you ways to manage swelling from lymphedema even after your therapy is completed.

Learn More

If you’d like to learn more about lymphedema therapy at Saint Vincent Oncology Rehabilitation at the Cancer and Wellness Center or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 508-363-6805.

Saint Vincent Oncology Rehabilitation at the Cancer and Wellness Center

(508) 363-6805

1 Eaton Place, Worcester, MA 01608

When illness or injury interrupts your life, it can be difficult to return to the activities you enjoy. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we provide comprehensive rehabilitation care that focuses on your specific recovery needs. Our rehabilitation program addresses not just your immediate needs, but focuses on preventing similar limitations from returning.
 
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About Us

Physical Therapy
  • Balance and Falls
  • Breast Cancer Rehab (Pre and Post-Operative Therapy)
  • Cancer Related Fatigue
    • Exercise Programs tailored for individual needs
  • Lymphedema
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Restoring Range of Motion and Strength
  • Scar/Edema Management
Occupational Therapy
  • Balance and Falls
  • Breast Cancer Rehab (Pre and Post-Operative Therapy)
  • Cancer Related Fatigue
    • Cancer Exercise Programs tailored to individual needs
  • Lymphedema
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Restoring Range of Motion and Strength
  • Scar/Edema Management
Speech Therapy
  • Cognitive issues
  • Communication and Language Impairments
  • Head and Neck Lymphedema
  • Speech Disorders – difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently
  • Swallowing Difficulty
  • Voice Therapy
 

Our Services

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