Kinder Touch Physical Therapy
Lymphedema Center

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Swelling reduction by certifed therapists is now available in Saratoga Springs, NY

Kinder Touch is a new outpatient Lymphedema Center located at the One West Medical building near Saratoga Hospital, specializing in the reduction of chronic swelling from Lymphedema, diabetes, poor circulation, obesity, trauma, infections, Post-Polio Syndrome, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke & more.

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is an accumulation of fluid in the area between the cells of the body that causes swelling, most often in the arm(s) and/or leg(s), and occasionally in other parts of the body such as the head, neck or genitals.

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What Causes Lymphedema?

Lymphedema can develop when the lymphatic system (closely related to the circulatory system) is malformed during fetal development (primary type), or when the lymphatic system is damaged by other conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, obesity, trauma, infections, Post-Polio Syndrome, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke & more (secondary type).

What are the Symptoms?

Symptoms may include a tired, heavy or swollen limb, localized fluid accumulation in other body areas, poor skin integrity, wounds & discoloration of the skin over the swollen area.

Why our clinic is special.

Kinder Touch is the only dedicated Lymphedema center in the entire Capital Region including Albany, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, Saratoga, Schenectady and beyond. We only treat Lymphedema and stock special bandages, compression garments and equipment exclusively for that use.

Now an Affiliate Member of the National Lymphedema Network!