Do you suffer from swelling, fluid retention or a heavy feeling in your arm or leg? Oedema therapy (also called oedema physiotherapy) at Fysico Rotterdam helps reduce your complaints and improve fluid drainage in the body.
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Oedema therapy
What is oedema therapy?
Oedema therapy focuses on treating oedema and lymphoedema: a build-up of fluid in the body, for example in the arms, legs or trunk. This can show as a heavy or tight feeling, pain, tingling and an increase in the size of the affected body part.
Treatment targets the lymphatic system: the network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes responsible for draining fluid and waste products.
When this system works less well, fluid can build up. Oedema occurs, for example:
- After surgery, such as breast surgery
- With vascular conditions
- After radiotherapy or cancer treatment
- With prolonged overload
With oedema therapy we stimulate fluid drainage, so the swelling can go down and, in many cases, your complaints decrease.
When can oedema therapy help you?
Oedema therapy aims to stimulate fluid drainage and improve circulation. Using various treatment techniques, we help your body process and drain fluid more effectively.
You can come to us for:
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Lymphoedema
- Fluid retention after surgery or cancer treatment
- A tight feeling or pain caused by fluid
- Reduced mobility due to swelling
In addition, oedema therapy often has a positive effect on relaxation, breathing and the body's overall recovery.
Results and recovery
At Fysico Rotterdam we look beyond the complaint alone. We guide you step by step in reducing oedema and improving your daily functioning.
Our goal is not only to reduce the swelling, but also:
- To improve your mobility and freedom of movement
- To reduce pain and tension
- To increase your independence
- Preventing complaints from coming back
With this personal approach, we work together towards lasting recovery.
How we work at Fysico Rotterdam
During an extensive intake we carefully map out your complaints. We then carry out a physical examination to determine the cause and severity of the oedema. Based on this, we draw up a personal treatment plan tailored to your body, situation and goals.
Treatment is always tailored to your complaints and situation. Oedema therapy often combines several techniques that reinforce each other.
Our treatments may include:
- Manual lymphatic drainage (Vodder / Casley-Smith method)
- Exercise therapy and exercises focused on circulation and posture
- Breathing exercises to support fluid drainage
- Relaxation techniques
- Advice on skin care and lifestyle
- Support with daily activities
- Lymphatic taping to stimulate fluid drainage
- Compression therapy (bandaging and therapeutic stockings)
If needed, we also measure your circulation (ankle-brachial index) to determine which treatment is safe and effective.
Frequently asked questions
Oedema is a build-up of fluid in the body, often visible as swelling in the arms, legs or other parts of the body.
No, the treatment is generally calm and relaxing.
In many cases oedema therapy is covered by the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering), depending on your situation.
A referral is always required for oedema therapy, because it is a specialisation within physiotherapy.
Do you have complaints or would you like to start oedema therapy?
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Oedema therapy in Rotterdam
Looking for oedema therapy nearby or an oedema therapist in Rotterdam? At Fysico Rotterdam we offer specialised oedema therapy and oedema physiotherapy aimed at reducing fluid retention and improving drainage. With personal guidance and an individual treatment plan, we help you recover and improve your daily functioning.