Lymphedema Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes lymphatic fluid to build up in parts of your body. Over time, swelling and other symptoms can interfere with your life, but effective treatments are available. Certified lymphedema therapists at UMass Memorial Health work with you to reduce swelling and manage lymphedema for the long term.

What Is Lymphedema?

Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes. Lymph vessels collect fluid from your tissues that contains waste products, damaged cells, bacteria and viruses. As the fluid...

Hand Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

An injury, health condition or surgery can affect your hands and arms. Our therapists provide specialized services to help children and adults improve strength and function and decrease pain. This therapy is available at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital and UMass Memorial Health – Harrington.  

Conditions We Treat

Led by a certified hand therapist, our team helps you manage any condition or injury that affects your arms, hands and shoulders, including:

• Amputation
• Arthritis
• Coordination...

Speech Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Many conditions can affect your ability to speak and understand others. The speech-language pathologists (SLPs) at UMass Memorial Health evaluate and treat the full range of speech, language and swallowing disorders. We see adults and children in our inpatient and outpatient clinics. 

Conditions We Treat

Our SLPs work with adults and children who are affected by:

Articulation Disorders

These disorders affect children, and the most common ones include trouble pronouncing an “s” or “r” sound. Our therapists work with your child to strengthen the...

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health provides the full range of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services, including specialized care for complex conditions.

We offer care for: 

• Amputation
• Arthritis and chronic pain conditions
• Concussions
• Congenital (present at birth) conditions affecting mobility
• Falls and injury prevention
• Musculoskeletal injuries from sports or accidents
• Neurological conditions
• Pre- and postoperative rehabilitation

Physical Therapy

Our skilled physical therapists guide you through exercises and activities that...

Complete Rehabilitation Therapy in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

At UMass Memorial Health, you have access to comprehensive rehabilitation therapy for conditions affecting your muscles, bones, brain and nerves. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or healing after a stroke, you receive the specialized care you need. Our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapists care for children and adults with all types of physical and neurological conditions. 

Types of Rehabilitation We Provide

Our hospitals and clinics provide rehabilitation care near home, work or school. Your therapy may...

The Only Air Ambulance Service in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

When a life-threatening illness or injury strikes, getting to the right care quickly is essential — and sometimes the fastest route is by helicopter. UMass Memorial Health offers the region’s only nationally recognized air ambulance service. UMass Memorial Life Flight, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), provides both air and ground critical care transport for patients in urgent need. As an extension of UMass Memorial’s Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, Life Flight rapidly...

Nationally Recognized Trauma Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our trauma center is for people with severe injuries requiring immediate care. At UMass Memorial Health, specially trained staff, including trauma surgeons and trauma nurse practitioners, stand ready around the clock to help you. We provide lifesaving care and advance the field through research.

Types of Traumatic Conditions We Treat

We assess and treat traumatic injuries due to: 

• Assault
• Burns
• Falls
• Gunshot wounds
• Motor vehicle accidents

Trauma Care Services We Offer 

You receive services in the most technologically advanced facility...