Lymphedema is the excessive accumulation of fluid and protein in the body resulting in the swelling of an arm, leg, or other part of the body. Lymphedema can result after lymph node dissection or radiation therapy, or it may appear at a later stage.
Your appointment for Lymphedema Therapy will be at Stony Brook Medicine's Department of Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy. The outpatient office is located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket.
Please call (631) 444-4240 to make your appointment or ask any questions about Lymphedema Therapy.
The goals of lymphedema therapy are:
- To reduce the swelling of the affected body part
- Improve function and strength
- Reduce the chance of secondary complications
- Provide education on managing the condition and prevent future recurrences
Lymphedema therapy services offered:
- Manual lymph drainage
- Compression bandaging
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient instruction in:
- Self-massage
- Self-bandaging
- Use of compression garment
- Home exercise program
- Skin care
Stony Brook Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy
To schedule an appointment, call: (631) 444-4240.