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Locations

Plainfield

12004 S. Route 59Plainfield, Illinois 60585
630-967-2000

About Elizabeth Bludgen, MPT, CLT-LANA

Philosophy of Care

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.

General Info
Personal Interests

My husband and I enjoy spending time with our 3 children and dog. I enjoy gardening, volunteering, traveling, and furniture refinishing.

Languages

English

Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association

Lymphology Association of North America

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.

Education
Schools
University of IllinoisGraduation Date: 1991Degree: BS
Northwestern UniversityGraduation Date: 1993Degree: MPT
Clinical Expertise
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
General Musculoskeletal Disorders/Injuries
Spine Disorders
Chronic Inflammatory Pain Disorders
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Corporate Mailing Address1100 W 31st Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Main Line - (630) 469 9200Billing Customer Service - (866) 734 7680
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