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Vodder Austria at Walchsee


Bi-annual Dr Vodder Review but in Vodder Austria this time!


Genetics Services of W.A

This multi-disciplinary service offers the full range of diagnostic, educational and training programmes relevant to the modern practice of medical genetics.

Services are provided by clinical geneticists and counsellors working with DNA and cytogenetics laboratories and associated disciplines such as diagnostic imaging and obstetrics. The protocols and procedures accord with the Human Genetic Society of Australasia for Genetic Service.

Referrals can be via GP/specialist; hospital inpatient/outpatient or self-referral. Indications for referral may include familial clustering of a specific cancer e.g. breast, bowel particularly with 2 or more affected first degree relatives with a young age onset; an individual with features suggestive of a specific genetic disorder. Inquiries regarding testing should be directed to Genetics Services of WA on (08) 9340 1525.


WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network

Good resource of contacts


Palliative Care WA

2010 Western Australia Palliative Care Conference in Perth Friday 28 May 2010

organised by Palliative Care WA

Lymphatic System Basics: Video Lecture

I think this is a video lecture intended for medical students and the lecturer excellent. I found this video a good basic refresher…

I will try to post a few articles regarding basics of the Lymphatic System later.


WA Psycho-Oncology Service

A clinical psychology service for adults and their families affected by cancer. Who can refer?

Patients or family members can self-refer or any health professional in the public or private system can do that, too. For more information and request for referral form, call (08) 9224 3877 or follow the link:
WA Psycho-Oncology Service

Note: Adults and families affected by Breast Cancer, please contact the WA Breast Cancer Clinical Psychology Service on (08) 9224 1629 instead


Dynamic Tissue Stimulation (DTS) by VibraQ Perth

VibraQ Corporation of Perth is looking into commercialisation of it’s Dynamic Tissue Stimulation (“DTS”) technology. I tried a DTS device at Verdun.

The DTS hand-held device applies a rhythmically variable vibration through the soft tissue layers. Interestingly, I used one of their prototypes and found it to be useful as an adjunct with lymphoedema management especially those with fibrosis and inguinal swelling. It was surprisingly gentle and tolerable for subacute post-radiation and neuropathic swelling/fibrosis cases when my ‘manual’ fibrotic technqiue (Vodder terminology) would be uncomfortable. There was a palpable difference in softening even within a session. Physiology?

Interested parties, please check out VibraQ Corporation Ltd or speak to Barry Hobson of VibraQ Perth on +61439974325.

Disclaimer: I do not have any affiliation with this company.


Singapore General Hospital Lymphoedema Clinic

Linda trying the Body Composition Analysis InBody 2.0/3.0
Singapore General Hospital is a 1500-bed main public tertiary hospital in Singapore….. 

Check out SGH Physiotherapy Lymphoedema-related assessment equipment.  If you have any clients visiting Singapore and would like to seek their service, please ask your client to bring a doctor’s referral (can be from Australia so that reports can be addressed).  Email Senior Principal Physiotherapist in -charge of lymphoedema Hozaidah Hosain (Vodder-trained) or Lymphoedema Physiotherapist Kou Seow Wei

Infrared Perometry for Upper & Lower Limb (available since 2001)



International Society of Lymphology

Finally, I have been accepted

as member of ISL

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