Lymphoedema Management
Penrith Physiotherapy Sports Centre offers specialised lymphoedema management delivered by a certified lymphoedema therapist with two decades of experience. Whether your swelling is present from birth or has developed after cancer treatment or surgery, you’ll get focused, evidence-based care in a calm, comfortable setting.
Lymphoedema is a build-up of fluid that causes swelling, most often in an arm or leg, when the lymphatic system isn’t draining properly. It can be present from birth (primary lymphoedema) or develop after cancer treatment, surgery, radiotherapy or injury (secondary lymphoedema). Left unmanaged it tends to progress — but with the right program it can be controlled well.
Complete Decongestive Therapy
The gold-standard approach to lymphoedema, tailored to each person:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage — gentle, specialised massage techniques that encourage fluid to move out of the swollen area
- Compression Therapy — bandaging in the intensive phase, then fitting and managing compression garments for long-term control
- Exercise Prescription — movement programs that use the muscle pump to help drainage
- Skin Care Education — protecting the skin and reducing the risk of infection
- Self-Management Training — teaching you the techniques to keep symptoms controlled at home
Conditions We Help With
- Secondary Lymphoedema — after breast and other cancer treatment, surgery or radiotherapy
- Primary Lymphoedema — congenital lymphatic conditions
- Post-Surgical Swelling — persistent swelling after an operation
- Lymphoedema Risk Reduction — prevention strategies for those at risk after cancer treatment
Cancer Rehabilitation (PINC)
For patients affected by cancer, we offer PINC-certified cancer rehabilitation — physiotherapy designed around the realities of cancer treatment and recovery:
- Pre-Treatment Preparation — optimising function before treatment begins
- During-Treatment Support — managing fatigue and side effects safely
- Post-Treatment Rehabilitation — rebuilding strength, movement and confidence
- Lymphoedema Prevention — risk-reduction strategies
- Scar Management — post-surgical tissue care
What to Expect
Your first appointment is a longer session so there’s time to hear your history, measure and assess properly, and start treatment. From there you’ll have a clear plan, something to work on at home, and regular re-checks so we can track progress and adjust as you improve. We explain everything in plain language and focus on getting you self-managing wherever possible.
Treatment Philosophy
This service is built around making patients feel relaxed, well cared for and informed. Lymphoedema is often a long-term condition — so the approach is gentle, thorough and unhurried, with education and self-management at the centre of every program.
Why Choose Us
- Certified Lymphoedema Therapist — specialist training in complete decongestive therapy
- PINC Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist — dedicated cancer-care qualification
- 20 Years of Specialist Experience — extensive expertise with complex conditions
- Bilingual Care — services available in both English and French
- One Trusted Specialist — continuity of care from assessment through to long-term management
Book your assessment today and take the first step toward less swelling and more confidence.
Available at our Penrith clinic, 119-121 Lethbridge Street.
