Who is a Candidate for Treatment? Candidates for therapy are those individuals who will be able to follow through with a self-management program at home. A caregiver is a must in order to assist the patient or do the therapy in total. All components of the therapy will be taught in order for patient to self-manage. This is also helpful for when the patient has a flare up of the lymphedema. Individuals who suffer from swelling disorders due to vascular changes are also treated. These include:
Lymphedema is a chronic, life-long disorder which requires continued use of compression garments and possibly bandaging. At Schreiber Rehab Clinic, compression garments are fitted and available for purchase.*
Bandaging supplies are also available for purchase. *Compression garments and bandaging are not always covered by insurance policies. |
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