Toronto Lymphedema Clinic

Toronto Physiotherapy is a Lymphedema Therapy Clinic offering Lymphedema treatment and symptom management services including:

Manual Lymphatic Drainage / lymphatic massage
Lymphedema compression wrapping
Lymphedema compression garment authorization
Lymphedema education

Our clinic is conveniently located at Broadview and Danforth, East Toronto.

Lymphedema Overview

Lymphedema ("lymphoedema") is a form of chronic swelling ( "edema") resulting from poor drainage of lymphatic fluid ("lymph"). The causes of lymphedema range from congenital abnormalities (Primary Lymphedema) to a side effect of cancer treatments including radiation and surgery (Secondary Lymphedema). Although swelling can be visible, the symptoms of lymphedema are not always obvious and may include aching, tingling, and feelings of heaviness in the affected limb. Individuals with lymphedema can lead normal and active lifestyles by employing lymphedema prevention measures to minimize their lymphatic 'load', and through lymphedema treatment including the use of compression garments and Manual Lymphatic Drainage / lymphatic Massage.

Lymphedema Services at Toronto Physiotherapy

At Toronto Physiotherapy we are certified in Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is an integrated approach to lymphedema management that includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage / lymphatic massage, compression wrapping, and compression garments. We are also a certified Lymphedema Compression Garment Authorizer for the Ontario Assistive Devices Grant Program. In addition to this, Lymphatic therapy at Toronto Physiotherapy is provided by a Registered Physiotherapist or Registered Massage Therapist. As a result, Lymphedema treatment at our clinic is covered under any extended health care benefits for physiotherapy or massage therapy.

We are passionate about treating, educating and supporting individuals with lymphedema, and have experience treating both Primary and Secondary Lymphedema. Our Clinic Director Lindsay Davey has a special interest in lymphedema arising from cancer therapy. Prior to pursuing post-graduate training in physiotherapy, and specialty training in Combined Decongestive Therapy, Lindsay completed a graduate degree in cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Lindsay has treated cancer patients for a variety of orthopedic issues, pain, scar management, lymphedema, and for their re-conditioning and exercise needs.

Meet our Certified Lymphedema Therapists:

Lindsay Davey PT, CDT

Lucy Romano RMT, CDT

For more information about lymphedema treatment including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, visit our lymphedema article here.

Lymphedema Self-Help Centre

For more information on lymphedema causes, symptoms and treatment, please read our complete lymphedema article here.

To learn about lymphatic self-massage techniques that you can do at home, please watch our video.

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