#LymphoedemaAwareness week runs from 1st -7th March Lymphoedema is a chronic disease causing swelling of the limbs and other body parts. It is estimated that up to 250 million people worldwide may suffer with lymphoedema. As yet, there is no cure and those with the condition may have body disfigurement, pain, less mobility, and
Breast Cancer No matter what stage of your breast cancer journey you are at, whether it following a diagnosis, in the middle of treatment or 10 years post diagnosis, it can be a scary place sometimes. I have spoken about survivorship before and how difficult it can be to live with issues post diagnosis and
Breast Cancer No matter what stage of your breast cancer journey you are at, whether it following a diagnosis, in the middle of treatment or 10 years post diagnosis, it can be a scary place sometimes. I have spoken about survivorship before and how difficult it can be to live with issues post diagnosis and
6th of June 2018 The Summer Health and Wellbeing Festival was held on Clayton Whites Hotel Wexford on the 6th of June 2018 it was run by the Active Retirement Ireland- South East Branch. Active Retirement Ireland Mission “Active Retirement Ireland will reach out to all older people to stop loneliness through friendship and
Lymphoedema is out there and yet so few healthcare professional know that much about it. I have to say that I myself had a very poor understanding of the condition and its associated issues before I trained as a Manual Lymph Drainage therapist. I used to think sure” your arm is only a little swollen, there’s no
#cancersurvivorship is not easy. Sarah O Callaghan in #OperationTransformation tonight highlights issues that can be associated with #survivorship #weightgain #lymphoedema #postopwear #lossofconfidence #chemotherapy #breastcancer #hairloss #cancerjourney #cancertreatment #compressiongarments #mastectomy #swelling https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/videos/1827078194032679/
Compression garments are a cornerstone for #lymphoedema patient care. It is so important to find the ones that works best for each client as everyone is individual. Compression stockings or garments along with good skin care, movement, deep breathing and regular sessions of Manual Lymph Drainage manage Lymphoedema whether its Primary or Secondary. Contact your local therapist
Horse have 8,000 lymph nodes compared to human at 500-700 nodes. Compression garments or bandages are recommended when standing for very long periods of time. Compression garments and bandages aid recovery and reduce swelling.
