Lymphedema is excessive accumulation of tissue fluid due to a disorder of the lymphatic vessels or nodes and is a chronic condition. It will usually worsen over time if left untreated. Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy is the conservative treatment of choice for lymphedema. CDP involves a regime of manual therapy, medical compression (bandaging or wrapping of the area), skin care, patient education, and isotonic exercises. The effectiveness of this modality is well documented in medical and professional journals and is considered the “gold standard” of care in medicine today. Available at our Blacksburg Location.