UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center - Lymphedema Center
Current Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Lymphedema Center
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center – Lymphedema Center focuses on offering lymphedema therapy to individuals who have found themselves on a cancer journey. While this clinic focuses on lymphedema stemming from cancer treatment, our UnityPoint Health Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services – Methodist location specializes in general lymphedema therapy.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Compression bandaging and/or garments
- Lymphedema exercises
- Meticulous skin and nail care
- Education and prevention for self management
- Consistent reduction of swelling and fibrous tissue
- Prevention of lymph fluid reaccumulation
- Improved movement and function
- Prevention and elimination of infections
- Self-esteem enhancement
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Range of motion and stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Postural training
- Education and risk reduction strategies
Referral
A physician's referral is required to be seen at the Lymphedema Center. Registration and insurance authorization for treatment will precede scheduled appointments. For further information, contact the Lymphedema Center at 515-241-6839.
Services Offered
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Lymphedema Therapy
Our specially trained lymphedema therapists provide non-invasive lymphedema therapy to patients. Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) treatment of lymphedema is an individualized plan of care customized for each patient. The treatment aims to help you control swelling through evidence-based therapy practices.Lymphedema Therapy
Lymphedema Center Therapists
Our lymphedema treatment program is provided by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist who is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)/Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). In addition, each therapist has earned certification from the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). Since 2000, the Lymphedema Center has been a member of the National Lymphedema Network (NLN).
Lymphedema Center Therapists
Stephanie Dopheide, DPT, CLT-LANA
Physical Therapy