about us   facilities   admissions   medical staff   inpatient programs   outpatient programs   success stories   news & events   overview outpatient programs   informational links employment opportunities directions contact us clinical education home     outpatient programs     Lymphedema Program   New England Rehabilitation Hospital's Outpatient Center provides specialized medical rehabilitation services for individuals with lymphedema, a swelling in the limbs caused by damage to the lymphatic system. Damage to this system, which purifies and transports fluid back to the circulatory system, is most often caused by surgery, trauma, infection, or cancer therapies (i.e., radiation).   Goals NERHP's outpatient Lymphedema Program is dedicated to: Controlling and reducing edema. Providing support and education to assist the patient in leading a full and productive life.   Services Treatment sessions last approximately one hour for two to three weeks. Following a comprehensive evaluation, sessions consist of:   Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Bandaging Skin Care Exercise Patient/Family Education Compression Garment Fitting Outpatient Services   If necessary, sequential compression pumps are available.     Overview • Outpatient Programs