Google Review
Dr Santiago and staff are so caring and professional and my mom had great success with her lymphedema and wound treatments. I would highly recommend this office.
Specialty Program
Wound Rehabilitation & Management Program
Evidence-based rehabilitation for chronic, post-surgical, and complex wounds — bridging the gap between medical wound management and full functional recovery.
A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute
Program Overview
Wound Rehabilitation & Management Program
Chronic and post-surgical wounds often stall in healing because standard wound care does not address the underlying physiological barriers — poor circulation, tissue fibrosis, impaired lymphatic function, or compromised integumentary integrity.
This is not routine wound care. This is wound rehabilitation — integrating edema control, tissue protection strategies, mobility restoration, compression support, and patient education to improve healing environments and functional outcomes.
Healing often stalls when swelling interferes with circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues.
This program integrates:
- edema reduction strategies
- compression therapy planning
- manual lymphatic techniques when indicated
- positioning and elevation training
- wound-safe mobility progression
- dressing tolerance support
- caregiver education for safe home management
This program complements physician-directed wound care and wound center treatment plans while addressing the rehabilitation barriers that often delay closure.
Who This Program Helps
Non-healing post-surgical wounds
Diabetic foot and lower extremity ulcers
Chronic venous insufficiency with skin changes
Radiation-affected skin and tissue injury
Pressure injuries (Stages 1–4, SDTI, unstageable)
Lymphedema-associated wounds
Edema-related skin breakdown
Delayed wound closure following surgery or hospitalization
Treatment Approach
How the Program Works
1
Evaluation Phase
Baseline wound and functional assessment
2
Stabilization Phase
Edema control and infection-risk monitoring
3
Healing Support Phase
Mobility restoration and tissue protection
4
Maintenance Phase
Self-management training and recurrence prevention
What You Can Expect
Treatment Outcomes
Reduction in periwound edema
Improved dressing tolerance
Improved wound environment stability
Improved walking tolerance
Improved functional independence
Reduced recurrence frequency
Patient Experiences
Trusted by Patients Across Central Florida
Google Review
My cardiologist told me he was sending me to a woman that would change my life. Dr. Santiago has truly improved my life with her lymphedema therapy. She also cured my surgical infections with her excellent wound care. My cardiologist says she’s the best professional he has ever seen. I’ve been in her care for 2 1/2 years now with no regrets. She is the most caring and knowledgeable in her field. I wholeheartedly recommend her!
Google Review
I have been working with physiotherapist Dr. Nilma Santiago since May 2022. She has been a tremendous help with shoulder and knee therapies. She also works with my wife who suffers from lymphedema following cancer treatment. Her expertise also includes laser treatment, and excellent wound care which was completely effective. she is openly personable with a pleasant and welcoming manner. I highly recommend her J. Pennino
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A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute