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LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY ON THE COAST
Lymphedema: chronic swelling caused by a build-up of fluid that occurs when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged.
CAUSES:
• Lymph node removal for cancer treatment (Breast Cancer Uterine Cancer Head/Neck) • Injury to lymphatic vessels due to trauma or infection
• Venous insufficiency, causing overload of lymphatic vessels
• Congenital malformation of lymphatics
Danielle R. Lipski MOT, OTR/L, CLT, FMT, GTC
Occupational Therapist/Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Functional Movement Therapist Graston Technique Certified
GOALS OF LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY:
• Reduce the volume of the affected limb
• Help regain normal external appearance • Restore range of motion
• Improve quality of life
• Reduce pain
• Increase coping skills by providing support
and sympathy for the psychological impact of
the disease
• Enhance self-esteem
• Decrease Atillary Web Syndrome
BEFORE
AFTER
results vary per patient
Please see your physician for a referral.
LOCATION
1340 Broad Avenue, Suite 330 Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: 228-575-1234
Fax: 228-867-4828
Thomas W. Lehman, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.
Jonathan Jones, M.D.
John F. Pappas, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.
Haley Wheeler McCool, M.D.
Joanna M. Trus, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.
Amanda Sterling, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Alisha H. Ware, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.
Carri Dodge,
Laser Technician, Aesthetician
GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS FOR WOMEN ON THE COAST
www.womansclinicpa.net
4577 13th St. • GULFPORT I 228-864-2752
2781 C.T. Switzer Sr. Dr., Ste 306 • BILOXI I 228-822-6368
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