http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/lymphedema_043.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 17:50:50 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/lymphedema_043.htm http://www.westburytotalhealthcare.com/images/lymphedema043p00.gif Dr. Fisher received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the New York Chiropractic College in 1986. His post doctoral education 1990 includes his certification as a Chiropractic Sports Practitioner; March 2009 he completed the first phase of certification toward his Kinesiotape certification that is incorporated into his treatment protocols. He has completed the Master's Program in Whiplash: The Master's Program from the Spine Research Institute in San Diego. Prior to founding Westbury Total health Care, one of New York's few multidisciplinary rehabilitation facilities, Dr. Fisher served as an Associate Doctor of Chiropractic at the Garden City Chiropractic Center on Long Island, and was the founder and sole practitioner of Post Chiropractic, P.C. Under his guidance, Westbury Total Health Care has become a practice dedicated to educating patients on various health topics, and to that end, Dr. Fisher has organized several "Health Talks" at the facility which address patient concerns on various wellness topics. Dr. Fisher has a firm commitment to serving in various community activities, including several outreach, Programs, chamber of commerce and professional networking activities. He is also the creator of "Community Patient Appreciation Day", a community event which provides cholesterol and glucose screening as well as chiropractic and podiatry services. This event has received several accolades from community leaders and colleagues and is cosponsored with several other medical professionals and the Smith/Kline/Beechum organization. He is also a participating member of many local civic and professional associations, and has received several awards recognizing his dedication to the field of chiropractic and rehabilitative care, and is currently at work on projects which aim to further educate patients on the benefits of incorporating a complete wellness program into their daily lives. lymphedema_037.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:50:50 GMT Westbury Total Health Care lymphedema_037.htm#1