Compression Garments
30 - 40% breast cancer patients develop lymphedema. Lymphedema is an abnormal     
accumulation of protein-rich fluid, caused by injury to lymph vessels and removal or damage
of lymph nodes during surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Compression therapy helps to   
keep lymphedema under control. In majority cases, ready to wear garment can be used.    
If the measurements of your affected  extremities are outside of the ready-to-wear           
tables, we will custom made them for you. Bellow are samples of custom made upper and   
  lower extremities.                                                                                                              
                                               Call for appointment                                                      

Commercial compression garments                                                   
                                                                                                 













































Custom made compression garments                                                  












Compression garments with silver                                                      

The Romans were the first to recognize the "magical power of silver". Centuries later, we          
still use it. Silver is safe and natural  inhibitor of microbes causing infections and odor often      
accompanied Lymphedema. In addition, silver improve circulation, dissipate heat away from   the
body, and wicks moisture. These added features keep the garment drier and more    comfortable.
Below are samples of custom made garments with silver













Chest trunk compression garments                                                     















NEW - lymphatic exercises                                                                  

Unlike the circulatory system which has a pump (the heart) to move it's contents, the lymphatic's
move by inertia/ moves very slowly. Because a large portion of the lymphatic system lays just  
beneath the skin above the muscles, thus by increasing muscular activity more  fluid is moved.
However, because all movements in the lymphatic system are gentle and smooth against         
   resistance, all muscular activities has to be slow, smooth, and rhythmic (pump & release).          
   If you are interested in participating in this  exercise program, please call for details                
(ask for Kathy or Maria).
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