If you’ve had radiation treatment or a doctor had to remove one or more of your lymph nodes, you may experience something called lymphedema. Lymphedema is a build-up of lymph fluid in the fatty tissues just underneath your skin. Removing lymph nodes changes the flow of lymph fluid in the body. This makes it harder for fluid to flow out of the affected area. If the remaining lymph vessels cannot drain enough fluid from these areas, the excess fluid builds up and causes swelling, or lymphedema. While this condition may be uncomfortable, there is something you can do about it.
The CLT's at APTC are skilled in complete decongestive therapy the treatment of choice for lymphedema. At Advanced Physical Therapy Centers, our Certified Lymphedema Therapists use a four-pronged treatment approach to provide this non-invasive, painless and effective therapy.
APTC has found that this approach is effective in treating most patients with lymphedema. But, the APTC commitment doesn't end here. We make sure that all our lymphedema patients have the skills to keep their condition under control. We provide instructions on how to manage the condition after therapy and throughout the patient's life.
Only available at our Flint location.
