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Diary of a Hivamat-aholic - By Nikki Denison
By Mary Fickling on May 29 2021.
We had to smile when we received this from Nikki. Julie and I think that we might have created a great number of Hivamat-aholics since 2007!
LIPOEDEMA – Is it time for a re-think? By Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist
By Mary Fickling on May 29 2021.
A personal opinion piece about working together, skilling up in specific knowledge and expertise and giving Lipoedema it's own dedicated specialist nurses.
Lipoedema - Why Don't They Listen? By Gaynor Leech, LWO Community Founder and Patient Advocate
By Mary Fickling on May 29 2021.
"Early May, when Mary and I were discussing the next article for the June Newsletter, she reminded me that June was Lipoedema Awareness Month and she suggested I might write an article on Lipoedema because some LWO Community members would have Lipo-Lymphoedema.
Ever Thought of Specialising in Lymphoedema? Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist
By Mary Fickling on May 29 2021.
"Early one Saturday morning in 1996, I was putting my uniform on for the first time in 13 years. It was to be my first shift as a volunteer nurse in a local hospice. My first tentative step to returning to the profession I had longed to be part of since the age of seven. My stomach was turning somersaults, my mouth dry and I felt incredibly out of my comfort zone. The welcome was warm, with undertones of bemused curiosity:
Magcell Reduces Osteoarthritic Pain and Reduces Knuckle Swelling
By Mary Fickling on May 28 2021.
Mrs W is 65 years of age and was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in 2018, which affects her left knee and elbow, both hands and feet. Her condition has worsened over the course 2020/2021.
Caesarean Section Scar Analysis & Treatment Plan - THE SCAR BEYOND
By Mary Fickling on May 27 2021.
from Christine Talbot, Lymphoedema and Bowen Practitioner
Magcell Proves Beneficial in Relief of Rotator Cuff Pain - Patient Self Treatment Experience
By Mary Fickling on May 27 2021.
Chronic rotator cuff pain treated over three weeks with a Magcell Microcirc in self care with successful outcome.
Ask The Experts: Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) Provide Answers To Patient Questions
By Mary Fickling on May 26 2021.
Professor Peter Mortimer, Consultant Dermatologist at St George's University Hospital, Professor Dominic Furniss, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at University of Oxford and LSN Nurse Advisor Denise Hardy discuss with Chair of LSN, Anita Wallace the questions of LSN members on the LSN YouTube channel. In this article, we hope to have placed the subject topics in alphabetical order for ease of reference to view the answers. Well done LSN (as always) - great initiative.
Patient Feedback: Leg Ulcer and Femur Fracture Healing
By Mary Fickling on May 24 2021.
It's great when those delighted with their treatment take the time to write to express for their practitioner.
Deep Oscillation 'An Integrated Part of Treatments' by Nicky Snazell, Chartered Physiotherapist and International Pain Specialist
By Mary Fickling on May 06 2021.
"We have been using deep oscillation for the last five years, as a soothing hands-on interactive tool with manual physiotherapy skills, especially with dry needling. It’s now become an integrated part of our treatments.
Testimonials
My 12 month Lipoedema Surgery Journey
Hi, I’m Bel Hardman and this is my story from Lipoedema diagnosis in 2020 to completion of 4 surgeries between December 2021 – December 2022.
Deep Oscillation Hire for Lipoedema Liposuction
After being diagnosed Lipoedema last year, a fellow Lippy Sister recommended using Physiopod for MLD post surgery
Bruising in Lipo-Lymphoedema
Ladies living with Lipoedema and Lipo-Lymphoedema often experience multiple and frequent bruising; one of the many benefits of Deep Oscillation include its therapeutic effect of quickly reducing haematoma
POST SPINAL FUSION - SELF CARE WITH DEEP OSCILLATION
Managing pain at home with the Deep Oscillation Personal Sports
Jill And The Discovery of Deep Oscillation for Lipo-Lymphoedema
Discovering Deep Oscillation for Lipo-Lymphoedema Please take some time out to read this important article. Jill developed symptoms at 12 years of age but was not diagnosed until she was 71.
USE OF DEEP OSCILLATION THERAPY FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Following a total knee replacement, it was decided to use Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT) to try to reduce the swelling around the knee joint. This we did from the 5th day following surgery, carrying out the treatment daily for 2 weeks, then on alternate days for a further 2 weeks.
Feedback from Hospital Havelhöhe, Berlin on use of Deep Oscillation in Covid-19 patients with pulmonary oedema
Dr. med. F. Esposito, Chief Physician and Stephan Braum, Physiotherapist, of Hospital Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany have provided the following report:
DEEP OSCILLATION® In The Diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis - Clinician Report
Two patients with the diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis visited the practice in Switzerland for a repeated series of treatments in physiotherapy. (3 x 9 PT sessions)
Patient & Physiotherapist Feedback - DEEP OSCILLATION® Easing Symptoms of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
New article on LinkedIn Pulse
Genital Area
PhysioPod® were delighted to be able to offer Berkshire West Sue Ryder Service a trial of three DEEP OSCILLATION® units in order to evaluate treatment effectiveness for the Lymphoedema sufferers in their care.