Lymphedema Therapy

Improving the overall quality of life for people with lymphedema.

Sharp Rehabilitation Services' Lymphedema Program offers complete therapy for persistent swelling of body parts caused by injury, infection, insect bites, radiation and after-surgery complications. The program also treats individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia, arthritis and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Led by a certified lymphedema therapist, Sharp's lymphedema program improves the daily living of people with this condition.

Lymphedema Therapy 

Lymphedema Program Goals

  • Decrease buildup of lymphedema fluid
  • Decrease fibrotic tissue hardening
  • Increase function and comfort
  • Infection protection and prevention
  • Patient education
  • Promote wound closure

Lymphedema Program Services

  • Bandaging
  • Home care (stretching and self massage)  
  • Manual lymph drainage
  • Patient and family education
  • Skin care

Additional Information

For More Information
Sharp Rehabilitation Services offers lymphedema therapy at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. For contact information, go to Contact Sharp's Rehab and Sports Medicine Centers.

To learn more about Sharp's rehabilitation services or to find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego physical therapist or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about rehabilitation, visit Rehabilitation in Adult Health or read the Rehabilitation News archive.

Last Updated: November 25, 2009