Lymphoedema InformationNB: Lymphoedema, Lipoedema, and Post-Surgery recovery are complex conditions that require a thorough assessment by a fully qualified therapist. As Australia's most highly trained therapist, I assess every patient before their visit to ensure appropriate lymphatic drainage therapy, which may not be suitable in certain cases. Please exercise caution when making online bookings.
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Causes of Lymphoedema
- All Surgery
- Radiation
- Cancer
- Infections (recurring Cellulitis)
- Venous Disease
- Obesity
- Immobility
- Trauma to the limbs
- Burns
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Congenital abnormalities
- Later Stage Lipoedema
- Physical trauma
Parts of the body that Lymphoedema can affect
- Mainly limbs
- Head
- Neck
- Breast
- Trunk
- Pelvis
- Genitals
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Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoedema
- Persistent swelling of a limb or other body parts
- A feeling of heaviness in the affected areas
- A feeling of tightness with clothing, jewellery or shoes
- A decrease in flexibility or movement
- Recurring Cellulitis infection
What makes Kristin's Service Unique
- USA-trained
- 21 Years of experience
- Kristin has mild Lymphoedema
- One-on-one appointments with Kristin for care consistency and detailed monitoring
- Direct communication with Kristin for advice and support between in-clinic appointments
- Individual Measured Goals
Assessment of Lymphoedema
- Patient history, including medications and previous surgeries
- Assessing skin integrity
- Tape measurements to determine limb/body part volume
- Functionality of mobility and strength of joints
- Review of compression garments
- Assessing the staging of severity as per Australian Standards
Lymphoedema Management Program
- Education on the lymphatic system and how lymphoedema starts
- Strategies for skin health, minimising the risk of infection
- Exercise and activity recommendations that assist lymphatic flow, general health and mobility
- Guidance on nutrition to limit progression
- Therapies including manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), scar tissue therapy, lymphatic cupping, dry brushing, fibrosis breakdown with our new device, Fibro Release, exclusive to our clinic.
- Sequential intermittent pneumatic compression pumps
- Compression garment assessment and prescription - ready-to-wear (off the shelf), made-to-order garments and Reid Sleeve compression garments exclusive to our clinic.
- Low-level laser therapy to support tissue repair
- Teaching at home, Self-Drainage techniques for in between appointments
- On-referral to GP, Surgeon or Specialist
Kristin is an Ausmed Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Educator(if your Dr doesn't know about this disease, direct them through this link Ausmed Lymphoedema Lecture) |  |
The patients below have been treated using Reid Sleeve Compression Garments
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