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HSHS Good Shepherd Offering CDT for Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a swelling condition impacting more than 200,000 Americans a year. 

 

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital announcing treatment to the Comprehensive List of Therapy Services. 

 

Individuals diagnosed with Lymphedema now have local experts to turn to. The hospital’s occupational therapy team recently received its certification in complete decongestant therapy or CDT. 

 

Results of CDT may include maintained reduction of swelling, wound healing and reduced risk of infections, softened skin texture and improved skin health, and improved quality of life. 

 

Treatment components of CDT include a two-to-four week set of procedures aimed at manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, skin care, exercise, and compression garment fitting. 

 

Tammy Probst, director of rehabilitation services at Good Shepherd Hospital says the hospital team is delighted to bring these treatment options to Shelbyville. She adds that two of their therapists are trained by some of the top experts in the field.

 

Treatment is available at HSHS Good Shepherd with a referral from your physician and an appointment. 

 

For more information, contact Good Shepherd Outpatient Therapy Services at 217-774-6434. 

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