Specialized treatment to reduce lymphedema swelling, restore comfort, and teach you how to manage it confidently for the long run. Offered at our Sauganash and Edison Park clinics.
Swelling you can manage is swelling that doesn't run your life.
Lymphedema happens when the lymphatic system can't drain fluid the way it should, often after cancer treatment or surgery. Left alone it tends to progress, but with skilled treatment it can be reduced and managed well.
Our trained therapists combine hands-on drainage techniques with compression, movement, and education, then teach you to manage it yourself, so you're in control, not the swelling.
The full toolkit, not just one technique.
Gentle, specialized massage that helps move fluid out of the affected limb.
Bandaging and garment guidance that keep swelling down between and after sessions.
Specific exercises that use your muscles as a natural pump for the lymphatic system.
You'll learn the skills and skin-care habits to keep swelling controlled for the long run.
In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral, so there's nothing standing between you and relief. We accept most major plans and offer self-pay options. Not sure about your coverage? We'll check it for you before your first visit.
Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.
We start with your history, your symptoms, and the goals that matter to you.
We look at how your whole body moves to find what's driving your pain, not just where it hurts.
A hands-on treatment plan built around your body and your life, and a therapist who stays with you the whole way.
Every therapist on our team is trained in the entirety of the kinetic chain. That means we look at how your whole body moves, not just the part that hurts, and treat the cause instead of the symptom. You get that same care at all 10 of our clinics.
The same hands-on, whole-body approach guides every plan we build.
Every clinic is held to the same standard, set by therapists with advanced training in how the body moves.
You'll see the same faces at your home clinic, people who know your name and your goals.
"…Their expertise in treating my ankle injury was evident right away. They carefully addressed my swelling and pain, provided attentive care for my scars and guided me through range of motion exercises that steadily improved my mobility."
"Last October I went to the Northwest Side Sports and Ortho because I was experiencing swelling and tightness in my right knee and hamstring. I couldn’t run or participate in recreational activities I love like basketball or tennis. Sam D."
Available at these locations.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.