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Lymphoedema in Zurich

In and around Zurich, 2 therapists treat this complaint. In lymphoedema, lymph fluid builds up in the tissue, usually in the arms or legs. It can be congenital or develop after surgery and radiotherapy, for example after breast cancer. Lymphoedema is chronic but can be well controlled with consistent treatment.

method
1
therapists nearby
2

Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor.

Illustration for Lymphoedema: therapist treating the lower legs on the table

When to see a doctor straight away

See a doctor at once or promptly if:

  • Red, hot, painful swelling with fever (possible cellulitis)
  • Sudden one-sided swelling with pain in the calf
  • Breathlessness or chest pain: call 144 at once
  • New swelling after cancer treatment

In an emergency: 144

What you can do yourself

  • Wear compression

    Wear compression garments or bandages consistently.

  • Protect your skin

    Care for your skin and avoid injuries, as infections develop more easily.

  • Move

    Exercise with compression supports lymph drainage.

Which therapies are used for lymphoedema?

Sorted by the state of research on lymphoedema. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

  • EstablishedBasic ins. (referral)

    Manual lymphatic drainage

    Part of complex decongestive therapy with compression, exercise and skin care, which is standard in guidelines. Added to compression, it may reduce swelling further.

    Sources 1, 2

    2 therapists near you

Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.

As of October 2026 · How we rate

Therapists in and around Zurich

  • Portrait of Sarah Brunner, Manual lymphatic drainage in Zurich

    Sarah Brunner

    Demo

    Praxis Sarah Brunner

    • 4.8(4)
    • Zurich · <1 km
    • Languages: de · en · pt
    Manual lymphatic drainageClassical massageMedical massage
    Price
    CHF 63–135
    Next appointment
    Available from tomorrow
  • Portrait of Stefan Frei, Fascia therapy in Zug

    Stefan Frei

    Demo

    Praxis Stefan Frei

    • 5.0(2)
    • Zug · 24 km
    • Languages: de · en · fr
    Fascia therapySports massageManual lymphatic drainage
    ASCA
    Price
    CHF 63–135

We show practices that list this complaint in their profile. How do we sort?

Costs and health insurance

Manual lymphatic drainage
Basic insurance with a doctor's referral.
Compression garments
Covered by basic insurance on prescription.
Your insurer
Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Practice prices
See prices in each practice profile.
Recognitions explained →

Sources

  1. AWMF S2k-Leitlinie 058-001: Diagnosis and therapy of lymphoedema (in German)
  2. Ezzo et al., Cochrane 2015: Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema following breast cancer treatment

Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.