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The Lymphedema Treatment Act of USA

Posted on October 18, 2011

This is happening in United States.  The Lymphoedema Treatment Act is in Congress, work in progress, click  here for link.

Lymphoedema Video

Posted on September 20, 2011

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

Posted on September 14, 2011

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

Posted on August 5, 2011

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?

Report in the International Society Lymphoedema Congress (ISL) in Sydney 2009

Posted on July 2, 2011

Linda participated in the ISL Congress in Sydney 2009.

Lymphoedema and Weight-lifting

Posted on April 20, 2011

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

Posted on December 15, 2010

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

Posted on December 8, 2010

 

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

Ashdonk clinic

Posted on November 8, 2010

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

Communication

Posted on October 29, 2010

Have a good weekend!
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