Cancer / Lymphedema Treatment

Eugene Physical Therapy  –  what we offer:

Oncology/Cancer Care and Lymphedema Management:

• Prevent or minimize the risk of developing lymphedema by providing education about the risk factors and initiating an early self-care program.
• If lymphedema is already present, customize an effective management program to resolve, reduce or stabilize your lymphedema by utilizing various techniques which may include  *manual lymphatic drainage, *appropriate compression, *myofascial release techniques, *home selfcare.
• Restore functional motion to tight and painful tissue (web syndrome, adhesions, radiation fibrosis, tight muscles).
• Resolve pain issues.
• Address deconditioning and help patients safely return to activities and hobbies.  We want to help you get your “Mojo” back.
• Provide resources to patients for accessing compression garments and/or supplies.
• Family training and self-care instruction that is “user friendly” and easy to implement at home.