Certified Lymphedema Services
Our certified lymphedema physiotherapist specializes in:
Manual lymphatic drainage.
Compression fitting services wrapping and/or garments.
Exercise prescription.
Education on self-management, skin care, and flare-up prevention.
At Kinetik we are passionate about treating, educating and supporting individuals with lymphedema. Our registered physical therapist, is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) in Complete Decongestive Therapy, the standard of care for the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema. As such, we can provide a full-service for lymphedema, including assessment, treatment and education on how to manage the condition.
Other related services include:
Cancer rehabilitation services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, pain, fatigue, scar management, re-conditioning, exercise and therapy.
Cancer consultation: we offer a one hour consultation (pre- or post- cancer treatment) that can include taking lymphedema baseline measurements, teaching lymphedema prevention techniques and self-massage (if applicable), education on managing fatigue, pain, functional limitations, and cancer rehabilitation options. Exercise principles are also discussed.
We have certified acupuncturists and IMS (dry needling) therapists.
Our clinic has access to an onsite therapy pool, and a comprehensive gym facility.