Arlington Lymphedema Center is a specialty therapy clinic within Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation to care for patients with lymphedema.
Our staff of Certified Lymphedema Therapists guides you through each step of our lymphedema program. You will be provided with the tools, information and on-going support to empower you to manage your condition independently for the rest of your life.
Our clinical director has the highest level of certification available (LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist) for the treatment of lymphedema and all of our therapists are Certified Lymphedema Therapists.
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Keep the skin on your arms, hands, legs and cuticles soft by using a moisturizing lotion
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Protect your arms and legs from sunburn
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Use insect repellent to prevent bites
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Wear compression when flying
Our lymphedema program is an innovative approach that can bring relief from your swelling and discomfort. We use the Vodder approach including manual lymph drainage, compression and education to relieve your symptoms and to help you manage your care.
The goal of our program is to improve circulation, decrease swelling and to teach you to manage your condition.
1. Manual Lymph Drainage
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage-like treatment designed to encourage circulation. This treatment is comfortable and relaxing. MLD decreases swelling and helps to restore your extremity to its normal size.
2. Compression
Specialized bandages are applied following each manual lymph drainage session. Bandaging provides gentle comfortable pressure in the swollen extremity. When the swollen area has returned to normal, you are fitted with a compression garment.
3. Education
Our goal is to teach you to manage your condition independently. We discuss the importance of skin care and how travel and exercise affect lymphedema. Your progress will continue with a home program designed especially for you.
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Having blood drawn, blood pressure taken or an injection given in your swollen arm.
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Standing for prolonged periods
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Soaking in a hot tub or using a sauna.