Lymphedema

In a normal lymphatic system, our lymphatic vessels carry waste fluid through the lymph nodes and back into the heart. Lymphedema can occur when your lymphatic vessels are not effectively moving this fluid and it accumulates, causing chronic swelling. Lymphedema can be caused by the damage, removal, or malformation of the lymph nodes or vessels.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency is swelling that occurs when the valves in your veins fail or leak, causing leg pain, swelling, and spider and varicose veins.

What to Expect

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Wrapping utilizing short stretch bandages
  • Help coordinating transition to compression stockings
  • Instruction on specific lymphatic exercises to perform at home
  • Education on self-care strategies including elevation, self-massage, compression, home exercise program & skincare

Conditions that Would Benefit

Post mastectomy surgery - to reduce arm swelling or to prevent arm swelling in the future

Chronic lower leg swelling and aching

Locations

Grand Rapids City

Hudsonville: Pelvic Rehabilitation Center

Jenison

Therapists

Lauren Fackler

Physical Therapist, DPT, Cert MDT, TPS, CLT

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Eileen Kishman

Physical Therapist, PT

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More knowledgeable than any of the previous places I have had therapy. I am out of pain for the first time in years. Taught me how to stay out of pain. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Pam B.

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