Manual Edema Mobilization on Long Island

Edema is an accumulation of excessive fluid in intercellular spaces. It is a natural byproduct of the healing process that changes as an injury advances through the stages of healing. Decreasing or managing edema, especially in the sub acute or chronic stage, is of great importance to the therapists at Hand in Hand Occupational Therapy.

MEM is a specific treatment technique that targets the lymphatic system through gentle stimulation to facilitate the flow of excessive tissue fluid and plasma proteins away from an area of edema.