Lymphedema Treatment Edmonton

Lymphedema Treatment Edmonton

Lymphedema Treatment Edmonton

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Lymphedema Treatment Edmonton

In Step Physical Therapy Centre specifically offers Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) to treat both primary and secondary lymphedema. The treatment protocol involves completing a comprehensive client case history, a detailed assessment, including volumetric measures of the affected and non-affected region, followed by a detailed treatment plan. The treatment protocol begins with a 30 minutes consultation to determine an appropriate treatment plan.

The treatment approach, length of session, and number of treatments required varies depending on the severity of the lymphedema, and the underlying condition. Treatment can range from MLD sessions without compression to an intensive therapy protocol involving a series of daily appointments, from 75 – 90 minutes in length, for a period of 10 – 14 days.

During these sessions the client will receive manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercise instruction, and skin care advice.

This series of treatments conclude with the re-measuring of the affected area to determine volume reductions resulting from the intensive therapy series. Clients are then typically fitted for a compression garment and encouraged to attend regular repeat visits to ensure volume reductions are maintained. Clients are also advised about exercises and self-management techniques to manage their ongoing lymphedema at an optimum level.

Therapists are available to discuss the CDT protocol and any ongoing lymphedema management concerns with the client’s physician and other healthcare providers.

Absolute & Relative Contra-Indications

Contra-indications are conditions or factors that serve as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment. Due to the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in accelerating lymph flow there are a number of health concerns that do not allow individuals to receive MLD. If you are experiencing any of the following situations please discuss these with a physiotherapist prior to receiving any treatment:

Untreated Malignant Diseases
Acute Inflammations
Recent Thrombosis
Cardiac Insufficiency
Renal Failure

Why People Love Us

I’ve been going to see Lee Saunders for several years for massage thèrepy and he is the best there is. Hands down (so to speak). Salutaris is a very comfortable, clean and welcoming environment. Prices are competitive. Salutaris (and Lee) are well worth visiting.

The most impressive thing about Salutaris is that massage is not just a physical, one dimensional activity. At the clinic, massage is a molding and a healing, a bringing back together of body, mind and soul. I see the goal as wanting to return these three to perfect harmony. I have had a few other massage therapists who are very adept at massage therapy. I have never left feeling as whole as when I leave Salutaris.

I had hip resurfacing done – it’s called the Birmingham procedure – on my right hip. I went for Manual Lymph Drainage treatment to see if it would help my recovery. And it did. I was treated very professionally, but also very gently. I felt comfortable and confident that this was the right place for me to be. And the treatment worked. It made me feel better and certainly helped me recover from surgery more quickly.

I had surgery on my knees. The pain was so intense that people told me it hurt to watch me walk. I knew a little about lymphatic drainage, and thought it might help after surgery. It did. It was fantastic. I could literally see the swelling go down. The therapist drained the equivalent of a bottle of wine in a week. I healed much quicker. The surgeon was amazed I could return to my job, running up and down steel ladders. I’d been terrified I wouldn’t be able to work there again.

When I first came to Salutaris, I was very skeptical of the MLD technique – but was desperate and willing to try anything. My hip and lower legs were agony from an inflamed disc. I tried other forms of massage and acupuncture but nothing was effective. Since I started MLD and massage therapy at Salutaris I’ve got consistently better. I’m now sleeping through the night and am almost completely off pain medication. As a sufferer of chronic low-back pain, I’ve found this has been the most effective treatment by far.

Highly recommend. Nice secretary and they served me well. Felt way better leaving. Her husband had a concussion like me but worse. We had a good talk for like 10 minutes over the phone. So nice of her to take that little extra time and have a great customer bond like that. They truly care about their clients. Give them Your business. Will be seeing you again one day.

I’ve been going to see Lee Saunders for several years for massage thèrepy and he is the best there is. Hands down (so to speak). Salutaris is a very comfortable, clean and welcoming environment. Prices are competitive. Salutaris (and Lee) are well worth visiting.

30 minutes session

Consultation
$85
Regular Massage
$63
MLD Massage
$65

45 minutes session

Regular Massage
$78.75
MLD Massage
$95.00
FSM Massage
$115
IPD
$85.00
IPD + Bandaging
$120.00

60 minutes session

Regular Massage
$105
MLD Massage
$125
FSM Massage
$140
CDT Massage
$135

6 Sessions: 60 mins

MLD Massage
($115/Session)
$690

75 minutes session

Regular Massage
$131.25
MLD Massage
$150
CDT Massage
$160

90 minutes session

Regular Massage
$147
MLD Massage
$180
CDT Massage
$190

120 minutes session

Regular Massage
$189
MLD Massage
$210
CDT Massage
$220

Combo session

45mins IPD +
30mins MLD
$140

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