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We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothing to all appointments. Clothing should allow accessibility to the body area being treated. Gowns are available, if necessary.
You must have a current prescription (written no more than 4 weeks prior to the start of therapy). Prescriptions must be brought in the day of your evaluation. Your primary therapists will inform you if a prescription renewal is needed.
Initial evaluations will vary depending upon your injury, but please allocate 1-hour. Please arrive 15-minutes early to complete all necessary paperwork prior to your appointment time. The duration of follow-up visits will range from 30-60 minutes. It is important that you arrive on time for all appointments.
Before your initial evaluation appointment, once we have your insurance information, we will call your insurance company to verify benefits and inform you of the results prior to your appointment. If your insurance requires a referral, please obtain one from your physician prior to your appointment date. If an authorization is required, please obtain one from your physician prior to your appointment date.
If you cannot keep an appointment, please call (973) 322-7500 (option #2) at least 24 hours before your appointment to cancel or reschedule. We will be happy to assist/accommodate your needs.
It is our policy that if you miss 3 consecutive appointments, we may cancel all other scheduled appointments. You will need to obtain a new prescription and call us to schedule a new appointment. Please inform your therapist for any extenuating circumstances well in advance.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by a congenital or degenerative deficiency in the lymphatic system and may be present at birth; develop at puberty or later in life.
Symptoms of early lymphedema can include a feeling of tightness or heaviness in the affected area. Also, subtle changes in the skin may include “pitting” which is an indentation which lasts for several seconds or longer. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your physician and request an evaluation by a lymphedema therapist. For the most optimum results, early intervention is essential.
The condition is treated by physical and occupational therapists. Our team of of certified specialists understand the challenges and sensitive issues associated with lymphedema. We customize each patient’s treatment to meet their specific needs and provide the emotional support and reassurance to achieve optimal mobility, function and independence.
If you think that you are at risk, talk to your physician about a prescription for treatment. Our program takes a proactive approach by offering a risk reduction education program that will teach you how to avoid common problems. Our goal is for you to be aware of what you can do to properly address these issues. Even if you have had lymphedema for a longer period of time, it is still possible to reduce the swelling and improve overall function.
After breast cancer surgery, some individuals experience significant tightness from scar tissue which limits a return to full function. Our program provides post-breast cancer rehabilitation using appropriate techniques to slowly and gently return the shoulder and surrounding area to normal use and prevent further complications such as frozen shoulder.
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