I try to see everyone as a complete person, not just an injury or a diagnosis. I like to get to know my patients so we can work together to address their goals and optimize their outcomes.
Elizabeth Bludgen, MPT, CLT-LANA
Cancer Rehabilitation, General Physical Therapy, Lymphedema Treatment, Neurologic Therapy, Physical & Occupational Therapy
Practices In:
Plainfield
Patients Seen:
All Ages
Locations
Plainfield
12004 S. Route 59
Suite 100
Plainfield, Illinois 60585
Languages
English
Clinical Interests
Certified Lymphedema Therapist with accreditation from the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) specializing in swelling of the arms, legs, and head and neck. Special interests include breast cancer related swelling, head and neck cancers, and vascular insufficiency of the lower extremities.
Cancer Rehab Program Coordinator specializing in the treatment of patients who are undergoing or have undergone cancer treatment.
Personal Interests
My husband and I enjoy spending time with our 3 children and dog. I enjoy gardening, volunteering, traveling, and furniture refinishing.
Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association
Lymphology Association of North America
School
University of Illinois
Graduation Date:
1991
Degree:
BS
Northwestern University
Graduation Date:
1993
Degree:
MPT
Provider's Contributions
How Physical Therapy Supports Cancer Rehabilitation
Conditions & Diseases
December 2023
Procedures
Body Mechanics, Closed Kinetic Chain Rehab, Core Stabilization, Desensitization, Edema Control/Lymphedema Management, Electrical Stimulation, Flexibility Training, Functionally-based Rehabilitation, Joint Mobilization, Joint Protection, Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Bandaging, Manual Therapy, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Mechanical Traction, Myofacial Release, Neural Tension Release, Proprioceptive, Scar Friction and Retraction, Taping Techniques, Therapeutic Exercises, Ultrasound
Conditions
Chronic Inflammatory Pain Disorders, General Musculoskeletal Disorders/Injuries, Spine Disorders
