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Lymphatic Therapy

Therapy Can Help Improve Drainage and Reducing Swelling Within the Lymphatic System

Certified therapists at University Hospitals-provide the latest in lymphedema management for patients. This specific type of therapy, also called complex decongestive therapy, helps reduce the build-up of fluid within soft tissues that has caused swelling. Whether from cancer, cancer treatments or other causes, these skilled therapists help patients reduce this build-up of fluid as a result of blockage within the lymphatic system. Manual lymphatic draining, a type of gently massage, can also be used to decrease swelling in a limb.

Combined Therapy Offers Optimum Benefits

Swelling in the genitals, extremities, or head and neck is not unusual after surgery, too. However, there are ways to gently reduce the swelling and increase lymphatic drainage for improved recovery. Therapists with advanced training and certification combine therapies such as massage bandaging and exercise to decrease swelling. Our specialists also work with patients with important educational information for self-care.


Advanced Technology

University Hospitals Rehab Services is the first in northeast Ohio to offer the innovative L-Dex® technology. This advanced device is able to detect changes in fluid levels by measuring bioimpedance, the response of tissue of external applied electric current. This technology is used for early detection of lymphedema, critical to preventing the progression of this disorder.


Locations

UH Cleveland Medical Center
Bolwell Health Center

11100 Euclid Ave. Suite 4100 Cleveland, OH 44106

216-844-7868

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UH Lake Health West Medical Center

36060 Euclid Ave. Suite 105 Willoughby, OH 44094

440-953-6036

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UH Parma Medical Center
Medical Arts Building 1

6681 Ridge Rd. Suite 102 Parma, OH 44129

440-743-4025

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UH Portage Medical Center

6847 North Chestnut St. Suite 100 Ravenna, OH 44266-1204

330-297-2770

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UH Hudson Health Center

5778 Darrow Rd. Suite 101 Hudson, OH 44236

330-655-5026

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UH St. John Health Center

26908 Detroit Rd. Suite 300 Westlake, OH 44145

440-414-6050

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UH Sharon Health Center

5133 Ridge Rd. Suite 6 Wadsworth OH 44281

330-239-7230

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UH Sheffield Health Center

5001 Transportation Dr. Suite 202 Sheffield Village, OH 44054

440-329-2890

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UH Twinsburg Health Center

8819 Commons Blvd. Suite 201 Twinsburg, OH 44087

330-486-9610

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Geauga YMCA

12460 Bass Lake Rd. Chardon, OH 44024

440-214-3101

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