Lymphedema Management Program

Lymphedema is swelling that happens when your body can’t properly drain lymph fluid. It usually affects the arms or legs but can also occur in other areas like your face, neck, abdomen or chest areas. If not treated, lymphedema can cause pain, limit movement, and lead to other serious problems.

Our WK Lymphedema program offers expert care to help you manage both primary and secondary lymphedema, which can lead to:

• Pain
• Limited range of motion
• Disability
• Cosmetic deformities
• Poor self-image
• Chronic low-grade inflammation
• Cellulitis
• Fibrosclerotic changes in the skin
• Other serious complications

With the help of our certified therapists, you’ll receive complete decongestive physiotherapy—an effective, non-invasive treatment that reduces swelling and improves mobility.

Treatment includes:

• Manual lymph drainage
• Skin care
• Multi-layered bandaging
• Exercises

Once we reduce the swelling, we’ll fit you with a compression garment and provide a personalized home program to help maintain your progress. Our goal is to help you feel better, move better and live better.

• WK Rehabilitation Institute
  1111 Line Ave.
  Shreveport, LA 71101
  Phone: 318-716-4720
  Fax: 318-716-4719