Lymphedema is a condition that causes one or more of your arms or legs to become swollen due to a buildup of lymph fluid. This type of lymphedema is called secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphedema is ...

Over Thanksgiving dinner last November, Sister Bernadette Heslin's table mate asked what was wrong with her hand. Alarmed, Heslin looked down to see her right hand and wrist abnormally puffy. After ...

Patients with lymphedema are finding more care options at the physical therapy programs at Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center. Patients with cancer can develop this condition, but it also can ...

Not all P.T.s are created equal. Find a professional who values evidence over anecdote. By Dana G. Smith There’s been a quiet revolution taking place in the field of physical therapy. In the early ...

Compression therapy uses controlled pressure to increase blood flow in your legs and improve blood flow to the heart. At the same time, it supports your veins and decreases swelling. Compression ...