http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/lymphedema_010.htm Westbury Total Health Care is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Lymphedema Treatment , Physical Therapy, Chiropractic and much more. Under the Coordination of Dr. Kwan Jakobsen, Dr. Gabriela Jano and Dr. Ira Fisher there is over 30 years experience. Our facility specializes in Complex Lymphedema Therapy. The Lymphedema treatment which our office provides involves decongestive manual lymphatic drainage followed by multilayered short stretch compression strapping of either the upper or lower extremities that is worn 24/7. The patient remains in the bandages until the next treatment session. Total patient’s treatment time is in the vicinity of 90 to 120 minutes per day, treatment is optimal at five days per week. The patient will remain in compression bandages while active care of manual lymphatic drainage is being performed, once the extremity stabilizes and no further progression is anticipated then the patient is fitted for a compression garment, such as a sleeve/glove, stocking, thigh or knee high. Specialized Breast Cancer Program. Physical Therapy Programs for all kinds of vestibular disorders. Chiropractic services specializing in sports injuries. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:46:34 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/lymphedema_010.htm http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/images/lymphedema010p00.gif Physical therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, electric stimulation, and massage are utilized. Make sure that you receive physical therapy from a licensed physical therapist. Physical therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants are professional health care providers who are licensed by the state in which they practice. lymphedema_035.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:46:34 GMT Westbury Total Health Care lymphedema_035.htm#1 lymphedema_035.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:46:34 GMT Westbury Total Health Care lymphedema_035.htm#2