Lymphoedema Rehab Solutions in Caringbah, New South Wales | Occupational therapist

Lymphoedema Rehab Solutions

Locality: Caringbah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 433 399 060

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25.01.2022 What words would you add. We are all so different and experience things in a unique way!

23.01.2022 Dont forget to register March 18 in Sydney!!

22.01.2022 In her latest post, Standing Up To Lymphedema talks flare ups and the importance of looking at the long term when living with lymphedema!

21.01.2022 9% of women have a condition that makes their legs look unusually fat. Heres what one woman did to fix it.

20.01.2022 Your voice is important to effect change! Please share this information from Lymphoedema Action Alliance to your networks! Thousands of people with lymphoedema ...across NSW experience difficulty accessing the therapy needed to manage their condition. To help turn this around, please join us in adding your name to the new Cancer Council NSW campaign calling on the Minister for Health to fund additional services. By taking action well not only strengthen the campaign for more lymphoedema services but may also have the opportunity to decide whether lymphoedema is included in the upcoming Cancer Council NSW pre-election campaign. Click here to show your support: https://tinyurl.com/yb2ectkf https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net//15/LAA_quote14.png

20.01.2022 Its the little things that count! ! Make shopping for winter boots an achievable item on your list with this guide! http://www.mamamia.com.au/plus-size-best-buys-wide-calf-b/

18.01.2022 NPUAP have prepared a useful guide for patients How can you help STOP Pressure Injuries? This brochure encourages patients to think about their risk factors, offers some preventative options, and urges them to seek help when needed.

18.01.2022 Greasy article on movement and how to achieve it.

18.01.2022 MINISTER AGREES THAT SA NEEDS A GARMENT SCHEME - Equity update The ALA have received a response from Jack Snelling, South Australian minister for Health follow...ing on from recent meetings and representation made by the ALA, LSGSA and LAA in regards to establishing a compression garment scheme in South Australia. The Minister agreed that it would be beneficial for the State Government to provide a garment subsidy scheme for eligible lymphoedema sufferers and that while the funding does not currently exist, a full business case will be prepared, with a view to securing funding for the scheme as part of the 2018-19 State Government budget process. Congratulations to the team who have been involved in this advocacy Margie McConachy, Karin Stepputtis and Monique Bareham and those who have supported them

18.01.2022 Always helpful to add travel tips! Often an area for concern and anxiety. My motto live life as from every adventure we learn... and always happy to offer to accompany my patients on exotic travels if they so desire

17.01.2022 Interested in rehabilitating patients post breast cancer? Become a Lymphoedema Therapist with ALERT.

17.01.2022 Want to advance your studies? Learn lymphatic anatomy from a world leader in lymphatic anatomy utilising the latest evidence in lymphatic imaging techniques, near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging (ICG).

15.01.2022 Something we need to make sure patients understand. Skin care and nail care top priority!! Thanks for the reminder Lymphie Life!

12.01.2022 Chronic fatigue is often mis-diagnosed and mis-represented. Nice to see ongoing work in this area.

10.01.2022 Reregister today!

10.01.2022 A great example of how far the identification, teaching and treatment of lymphoedema had come... well done MQ Health!

09.01.2022 Lymphoedema Research at Macquarie University Can You Help? Macquarie University researchers are looking into whether advanced lymphoedema has changed the way y...ou feel about your body and how this has affected your life. You would be asked to complete an anonymous online study of about 30 mins in duration. You would be asked questions about yourself and your medical history. You will also be asked about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours about your advanced lymphoedema. Eligibility requirements you must be: - 18 or over - Experiencing signs of advanced lymphoedema and - Comfortable writing and speaking english To take the questionnaire go to: http://tinyurl.com/hbgl29f For more information contact Katherine Watson on: 0417 463 400 or email: [email protected] The LSGSA is committed to supporting research into Lymphoedema - if you are eligible please consider participating or know someone who may be eligible please let them know.

09.01.2022 Great day at Lymphoedema Support Group of NSW Inc Info Day. Thanks to the Mt Wilga crew for coming and answering the many questions consumers have about their awesome Lymphoedema program!

08.01.2022 The Lymphoedema (Patient) Registry (ANZLoR) has been relaunched The Lymphoedema Registry (ANZLoR) currently has over 1,200 participants and has been relaunched ...with a goal of 2,000 participants by the end of 2017. ANZLoR collects information from people living with lymphoedema. The information is used to inform the lymphoedema community and health service providers of the experience and needs of people living with lymphoedema. This also provides the ALA with up to date and authentic information about lymphoedema which it can share with other organisations to advocate for improved services for all those living with lymphoedema in Australia and New Zealand. Please encourage those living with lymphoedema to register and participate (if they havent already done so) Visit the website www.lymphoedemaregistry.org.au for more information.

08.01.2022 Dr Manasi Mattinty and Prof Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide are conducting research into chronic pain and how the fear of pain and the utilization... of coping strategies impacts upon the individuals overall quality of life. The researchers would like to invite anyone who experiences persistent pain ( duration of six months or greater) to complete this online survey which will take approx 20-25 minutes. Please share the link and invite anyone you know who may be eligible to participate, Thank you https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72WPLMB See more

07.01.2022 When I find myself having to lymphsplain to someone, I usually default to one of three responses: a brief explanation; a full-on mini lesson on the lymphatic sy...stem; or a polite but firm boundary. Which lymphsplanation style do you use? If it varies, what factors influence the way you respond to questions about your lymphedema? Read the full post: https://thelymphielife.com//lymphies-explaining-lymphedem/

07.01.2022 Article about the lymphatic system and the Gut. The role they both play in skin conditions, how treating these systems from the inside out can impact the skin.

07.01.2022 "My mother had a radical mastectomy they took everything and her arm swelled terribly," recalled the "American Horror Story" star. "She was always a very sm...art dresser and wore very nice clothes, and after the surgery, she couldnt fit into them anymore. It was a real slide into her feeling less than. And so I remember getting hysterical when, even in the hospital, I noticed strange pains in my hands and then discovered that my arms were swelling," continued Bates. See more

06.01.2022 Can you help? Flinders University researchers are looking for women in South Australia who are concerned about their cancer-related lymphoedema. This study is ...completed online and you are eligible if you have an email account and access to the internet. Participating in this study will involve completing an online questionnaire on four occasions. For further information and to participate, please use the link below: https://tinyurl.com/my-lymphoedema If you would like more information about this study please contact Dr Malou van Zanten (Clinical Research Officer), by phone 7421 9959, or by email [email protected]. See more

04.01.2022 How your gut works, bestselling book in Germany, the world is catching on quick. Giulio Enders in Melbourne talking about your gut and immune. http://www.theage.com.au//giulia-enders-on-what-your-gut-r

03.01.2022 Please share to your networks! Thousands of people with lymphoedema across NSW experience difficulty accessing the therapy needed to manage their condition. To ...help turn this around, please join us in adding your name to the new Cancer Council NSW campaign calling on the Minister for Health to fund additional services. By taking action well not only strengthen the campaign for more lymphoedema services but may also have the opportunity to decide whether lymphoedema is included in the upcoming Cancer Council NSW pre-election campaign. Click here to show your support: https://tinyurl.com/yb2ectkf See more

03.01.2022 Today is World Lymphoedema Day! Help raise awareness of lymphoedema by sharing the video below.

02.01.2022 "It is one of the least-recognised illnesses among both doctors and patients. Its possibly the most neglected area in medicine [...] It doesnt kill you, but... some of the infections it can cause, such as cellulitis and sepsis, certainly can. Its far from being just a cosmetic problem." -Dr. Peter Mortimer on lymphedema Lymphies Matt Hazledine and Stuart Hasselbeck bring awareness to the importance of receiving proper diagnosis and treatment while sharing their experiences with cellulitis in this article from Daily Mail.

02.01.2022 Great post on why and how MLD works!

01.01.2022 With summer coming and even here in some areas, be safe when it comes to getting your finger or toenails done. I prep my nails at home and bring my own nail pol...ish, base and top coat to the nail salon. Then, I just have them do the painting part. Looks professional and I dont risk getting cellulitis, a dangerous bacteria infection. If you want more info on cellulitis here you go. https://solideamedical.com//lymphedema-cellulitis-the-what. Hope you enjoy some fun in the sun! ~ Sue :)

01.01.2022 Dont forget to register!