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How PTs and PTAs can help prevent and treat the condition.
Lymphedema, or swelling in a person's body from a buildup of lymph fluid, is a medical condition that affects up to 10 million people in the United States. Patients with lymphedema are often under the care of another health professional, as it is frequently a side effect of cancer treatment, radiation treatment, or infections. The condition can be painful and cause functional limitations, as well as aesthetic concerns for the patient.
Date: April 1, 2023
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Keith Loria
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