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Lymphoedema Video

Presentation by Jeannette Zucker, Lymphedema Physical Therapist from New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre.  This appears to be an introduction to Lymphoedema and related issues in a few part videos. Click here.

HBF higher rebates for lymphoedema

Good news! As of 1 August 2011, HBF has introduced higher benefits (I believe currently up to 3 sessions per calender year) for lymphoedema management, only if seen by approved specialised physiotherapist.
So providers who are interested, get your specialised advanced training and accreditation with National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register 

Foeldi Advanced Lymphoedema Course

This was the best advanced refresher I have attended.  Professor Foeldi was on-hand with lectures and participate in our complex case presentations.  Lots of learning with Guenter (Klose Training), too.

International refresher (held in English) at Hinterzarten, Germany.  Click here for more information.

 

June 20-24 class with Prof. Foeldi

 

Also, visited Medi at Bayreuth and Bauerfeind (Singapore office) on the way back.  Do you know both have ready-to-wear round-knit garments in 2 lengths and almost 7-8 size options?  And Bauerfeind has the Normal and Plus size for each small/medium sizes and so on?

Lymphoedema and Weight-lifting

This is a ABC Radio National podcast recording on 3 April with Associate Professor Kathryn Schmitz on Lymphoedema and exercise or weight-lifting.
You can download either via iTunes podcast search or click on the link here

Foldi Lymphology textbook

This is an excellent and comprehensive textbook by Prof Foldi on Lymphology and Lymphoedema. Foldi’s Textbook of Lymphology: For Physicians and Lymphedema Therapists.
Search and google for the table of contents if you wish.

WA Lymphoedema Therapists meeting Dec 2010

 

Ros will be the 2011 co-ordinator of Western Australia’s LTSIG.

Ashdonk clinic

I understand this is one of the Lymphatic Clinic in Germany. Asdonk Clinic


Communication

Have a good weekend!

WA Cancer Lymphoedema Support Group

Contact Denise Berry via email denise.berry@health.wa.gov.au


Linda Khong: Lymphoedema talk at APA WA Nov 2010

Lymphoedema – What Swelling Is That?

Date: 02/11/2010 (Tues) Time 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Presenter Linda Khong
Cut off date for registration: 02/11/10
Event Contact:karen.guy@physiotherapy.asn.au
Telephone Number: 08 9389 9211

This presentation, organised by Australian Physiotherapy Association‘s WA branch for members and also non-members, will cover differential diagnosis of swelling,….brief introduction to lymphoedema including types, stages, management based on “International consensus: Best Practice for Management of Lymphoedema”. Training opportunities in Australia and other updates will also be included.

Linda Khong is a fully-certified Vodder Lymphoedema Physiotherapist and is accredited with the National Lymphoedema Therapists Register http://www.nlpr.asn.au/. She is also a Senior Breast Physiotherapist with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. More information regarding this can be found on her blog http://lymphoedema-perth.blogspot.com/

Updated 2019: Linda’s clinic is LK Lymphoedema Centre, Claremont

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