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What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is an accumulation of protein-rich lymph fluid in soft tissues in one or more areas of your body due to a direct problem with the Lymphatic system, or associated with other medical concerns negatively affecting the Lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system consists of a series of lymph nodes and vessels throughout your body responsible for filtering Lymphatic fluid.
Lymph fluid is regular body waste products that your circulation system does not handle including: protein, water, fats, and cell debris.
Lymph vessels distributed throughout your body carry this fluid to your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter these waste products and ultimately return the fluid to the vascular system at drainage points under the collarbones.
If your lymphatic system is somehow damaged or impaired, this lymph fluid may accumulate and cause Lymphedema.
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Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation and Consulting Services Inc., was established in 2003 to offer our client’s a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, rehabilitation clinic focusing on assessing, treating, and managing lymphatic disorders.
Our clinic is the only comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation program in Alberta offering: Physiotherapy, Massage therapy, Occupational therapy, and Surgical garment fitting services, all in one location.
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience treating lymphatic disorders. Click here to meet
our staff. We will assess and treat our client’s with a physician order. Click here to view out referral process and referral form.
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“Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation & Consulting Services is committed to provide premiere Lymphedema management through evidence-based practice.”
The vision of Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation & Consulting Services is to deliver a service that is:
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» Accessible |
» Evidence-based/Outcome driven |
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» Research oriented |
» Environmentally responsible |
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