The Comprehensive Cancer Center
at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport Hospitals
Therapeutic Management of Lymphedema
Treatment for lymphedema can include:
Manual lymph drainage is a specialized massage technique
used to promote lymph flow and reduce the swelling in the area
being treated.
Patient education provides instruction in skin care, self-bandaging
and self-massage to allow the patient to manage his or her lymphedema
for lasting results.
Compression bandaging applies pressure to the extremity
to reduce swelling. Special low stretch bandages help to decrease
edema in the limb to prepare for a compression garment, which
maintains the decreased edema.
Therapeutic exercise helps reduce fluid by assisting the
lymphatic system and optimizing muscle capability to pump fluid.
Compression garments are elasticized sleeves that are
measured to fit the affected extremity and are used to prevent
the re-accumulation of fluid and to maintain the size of the limb.
Preventing lymphedema from recurring
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