Lymphedema. & You. 1. Severe fatigue due to a heavy swollen limb. 2. Localized fluid. accumulation in particular parts of your body

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TM Nightingale Lymphedema Are you or someone you know have any of the following symptoms? 1. Severe fatigue due to a heavy swollen limb 2. Localized fluid & You accumulation in particular parts of your body If your doctor has given you a medical diagnosis of lymphedema, our therapists can help! Please call Nightingale at 866-334-7777 to discuss enrollment in Lymphedema and You program.

TM Nightingale Nightingale can help YOU! A Highlight of the treatments available by our specially trained physical therapists: 1. A comprehensive evaluation consisting of patient history, sensory evaluation, ROM and muscle testing, girth measurements, functional status in work/adls, skin condition, posture, and skeletal alignment 2. Manual compression lymphatic massage 3. Assistance in ordering and donning/doffing compression garments or bandaging 4. Complex decongestive physical therapy is an empiric system of lymphatic massage, skin care, and compressive garments 5. An individualized therapeutic exercise program 6. Education in long term management of lymphedema The Nightingale Lymphedema and You program provides a strong strategy to help people with lymphedema diagnosis. Our licensed nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach that ensures the most successful outcome for our patients needs. (866) 334-7777 Fax: (866) 878-0094 Proudly Serving from Coast to Coast

Lymphedema Are you or someone you know have any of the following symptoms? 1. Severe fatigue due to a heavy swollen limb 2. Localized fluid & You accumulation in particular parts of your body If your doctor has given you a medical diagnosis of lymphedema, our therapists can help! Please call Nightingale at 781-834-7761 to discuss enrollment in Lymphedema and You program.

Nightingale can help YOU! A Highlight of the treatments available by our specially trained physical therapists: 1. A comprehensive evaluation consisting of patient history, sensory evaluation, ROM and muscle testing, girth measurements, functional status in work/adls, skin condition, posture, and skeletal alignment 2. Manual compression lymphatic massage 3. Assistance in ordering and donning/doffing compression garments or bandaging 4. Complex decongestive physical therapy is an empiric system of lymphatic massage, skin care, and compressive garments 5. An individualized therapeutic exercise program 6. Education in long term management of lymphedema The Nightingale Visiting Nurses Lymphedema and You program provides a strong strategy to help people with lymphedema diagnosis. Our licensed nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach that ensures the most successful outcome for our patients needs. (781) 834-7761 Fax: (866) 878-0094 Proudly Serving from Coast to Coast

TM Aspire Lymphedema Are you or someone you know have any of the following symptoms? 1. Severe fatigue due to a heavy swollen limb 2. Localized fluid & You accumulation in particular parts of your body If your doctor has given you a medical diagnosis of lymphedema, our therapists can help! Please call Aspire at 866-634-7774 to discuss enrollment in Lymphedema and You program.

TM Aspire Aspire can help YOU! A Highlight of the treatments available by our specially trained physical therapists: 1. A comprehensive evaluation consisting of patient history, sensory evaluation, ROM and muscle testing, girth measurements, functional status in work/adls, skin condition, posture, and skeletal alignment 2. Manual compression lymphatic massage 3. Assistance in ordering and donning/doffing compression garments or bandaging 4. Complex decongestive physical therapy is an empiric system of lymphatic massage, skin care, and compressive garments 5. An individualized therapeutic exercise program 6. Education in long term management of lymphedema The Aspire Lymphedema and You program provides a strong strategy to help people with lymphedema diagnosis. Our licensed nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach that ensures the most successful outcome for our patients needs. (866) 634-7774 Fax: (866) 878-0094 Proudly Serving from Coast to Coast