AAMC Rehabilitation ServicesAAMC offers the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology Services. A staff of over 40 therapists provides care for patients with a variety of diagnoses commonly referred from Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Oncology, ENT, Rheumatology, Gerontology, and Pediatrics (selected diagnoses and ages). A physician's referral is required for all services. Inpatient Rehabilitation Outpatient Rehabilitation
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Locations and Referral Process: Outpatient Rehabilitation is in the Wayson Pavilion, Suite G-10. Parking is available in the Acute Care Pavilion Garage. The AAMC Lymphedema Center
The Lymphatic System The Lymphedema Center at AAMC is one of the region's only such centers. Here patients are treated with a variety of therapies including exercise, manual lymphatic drainage, multi-layered bandaging and compression pumps. In addition, education is provided for self-management. The Lymphedema Center, located in the Wayson Pavilion, is staffed with physical therapists who are trained to provide treatment for lymphedema and for issues that may occur after breast surgery, such as a decrease in strength and range of motion. Each patient is given a specific program to address their individual needs. Patients must be referred to the Lymphedema Center by a physician. Once a referral is received, appointments can be scheduled at 443-481-5827. What is Lymphedema?Lymphedema is a condition of swelling of the tissues in the arm, chest, leg or trunk. It occurs because lymph nodes have been removed or damaged, causing impaired flow of lymphatic fluid. Lymphedema can be treated. Patients are given instructions on how to manage this condition. Without treatment, the condition can worsen and create an environment for chronic infection and increased swelling in the affected area. Treatment for LymphedemaLymphedema can be managed so that patients can resume a normal lifestyle. Each case varies. A physical therapist will work with you to help develop a customized treatment program. The following techniques are used to treat lymphedema and assist patients in regaining full function.
If you have any additional questions about lymphedema and its treatment, call The Lymphedema Center at (443) 481-5827.
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Acute Care Pavilion (Hospital) (443) 481-4100 Wayson Pavilion (443) 481-4080 Wayson Pavilion (443) 481-5827 |
2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis Maryland 21401
(443) 481-1000 | TDD: 443-481-1235
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