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"I can wear any shoes I want" after physical therapy treatment for lymphedema at Baptist Rehab-Germantown Susan Toombs remembers a time when her ankles were so swollen she couldn’t wear regular shoes. “The only shoes that fit were Crocs,” she says. But after outpatient treatment at Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown, she’s delighted to be back to her normal footwear and a more normal life. About 18 months before her physical therapy treatment, Susan fell in her front yard and twisted her ankle. After swelling persisted for a time, she was finally diagnosed with lymphedema— the accumulation of extra fluid in parts of the body. She felt it was something she might have to live with, until her doctor referred her to Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown. “I met my therapist, Sandy, and she was so encouraging,” Susan says. Sandy worked with Susan for about eight sessions, helping her regain flexibility and range of motion. After just two sessions, Susan says she could already tell a difference. “Sandy really knew what she was doing,” says Susan. “On a scale of one to 10, I’d give her a 10 for sure. She told me she’d take care of me and she truly did.” In addition to providing physical care, Sandy helped Susan remain positive and upbeat, an important component in rehabilitation. Susan’s care didn’t end with the completion of her outpatient course of treatment. She was given instructions on self-care, so the swelling would not return. “I finally have relief,” she says. “And I can wear any shoes I want.”  Top of Page |
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