Here at the Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, we have multiple physical therapists, occupational therapists and physical therapy assistants who are certified in lymphedema treatment. To earn this special certification, they each had to complete a minimum of 125 hours of additional training after college graduation. With this advanced training, our therapists can provide lymphedema treatment to prevent complications, improve function and mobility and enhance your quality of life. We will develop a comprehensive treatment program that is tailored to your specific needs. We will educate you on self-care methods and provide information and instruction regarding at-home exercise, care of the affected area, wrapping techniques and other methods that will assist you in controlling lymphedema.

Our staff includes the first physical therapist in Palm Beach County to become certified by the renowned Vodder® School of Lymphatic Studies. Our therapists utilize advanced methods for manual lymph drainage (MLD), which use gentle, hands-on therapy to drain the lymph fluids from the limb utilizing the superficial lymph vessels. MLD is highly effective in treating areas of the body that have suffered injury, undergone surgery or developed stasis due to circulatory deficits. MLD is painless and soothing and is highly effective in decreasing swelling.

Here at the Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, we also offer combined decongestive therapy (CDT) in conjunction with MLD, bandaging and compression aids, therapeutic exercise and skin care.