Lymphedema Therapy

Pardee Physical Therapy’s certified lymphedema therapists work with your providers to understand your specific condition and tailor a treatment plan to aid in reducing your swelling and discomfort to help get you back to a healthy and active life.

Lymphedema treatment is available at our Pardee Physical Therapy locations in Brevard, Thompson St. in Hendersonville, and in our dedicated Oncology Rehab Clinic in Hendersonville. 

What is Lymphedema? 

Lymphedema is a condition where fluid builds up, typically in your arms and legs. This occurs when some of your lymph nodes, which filter fluid through your body aren’t working well. Lymphedema can make your limbs feel heavy, itchy, and stiff. Your skin can feel hard and get irritated. Lymphedema can be caused by: 

  • Cancer
  • Surgery or radiation treatment
  • Kidney or heart problems
  • A traumatic injury, like a car accident
  • An infection
  • A genetic condition

Treatments Available

It is our goal to help your patients’ gain independence with managing lymphedema by reducing swelling, discomfort, and other symptoms and keeping them from getting worse. Your lymphedema therapist will build a customized treatment plan specific to your needs. Many people feel better and can be more mobile after just a few treatments.

Treatments include:

  • Manual lymphatic drainage
  • Patient education on reducing the risk of lymphedema
  • Exercises
  • Compression garments
  • Pneumatic compression pumps
  • Dry needling for scar management and improved muscle function

Through these treatment techniques, we can help patients reduce any current signs of lymphedema and improve their ability to manage lymphedema at home.

Oncology Rehab Clinic

While undergoing cancer treatment, patients need expert care that's conveniently located. Pardee Physical Therapy’s Oncology Rehab clinic is open weekdays by appointment on the second floor of Pardee Cancer Center. This dedicated oncology rehabilitation program will offer physical and occupational therapy services tailored specifically to the needs of cancer patients.

Our team of certified lymphedema therapists support individuals throughout their cancer journey with comprehensive care for upper and lower extremity lymphedema, upper extremity mobility impairments, cancer-related fatigue, deconditioning, and balance deficits.

For more information or to make appointments, call 828-435-8340.

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