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Self maintenance for lymphoedema leg post node removal and radiation
I had a request after my last video for one that showed self maintenance for lymphoedema in legs post cancer surgery, so here it is. Feel free to ask any questions if...
Self maintenance for arm lymphoedema post surgery
Here's my video showing how to do self maintenance for arm lymphoedema post surgery. Some of my clients who have lymphoedema post breast cancer have said...
Mobiderm bandaging
A couple weeks ago I had some training on how to use the Mobiderm bandaging system and I ordered a set for me to use in the clinic as well as some stock on consignment....
Lipoedema ladies on TV and becoming a charity
Those amazing ladies of LASS are at it again. This time they have managed to get a segment on the TV show "Today Tonight" - watch it here. As well as a piece in the...
Self lymphatic drainage massage video
Last week I spent ages trying to find videos to show clients self lymphatic drainage massage but I couldn't find any that fully described what I was trying to say. So...
Lipoedema – what can you do?
The most commonly searched term on my blog is "lipoedema". There is little understanding out there of the condition and frustrated ladies take to the internet to see...
Bladder Awareness
A couple weeks ago I attended my local cancer support group Active Women Touched by Cancer Celebrating Life to hear a talk about bladder awareness. I've written...
Cancer Council’s Australian Breakthrough Cancer Study
In April I posted on my Facebook page about a study I decided to take part in, run by the Cancer Council of Victoria. In fact, I'm taking part in two studies, the...
Lymphatic drainage and the immune system – winter’s here!
People are often surprised when I tell them that the number one function of the Lymphatic System is to transport immune cells around the body. Basically, your...