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By Mary Fickling on Aug 26 2026.
What happens when community advocacy meets university-level science? Talk Lipoedema has joined forces with the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University, led by Dr Lisa Macintyre, together with Research Associates Dr Gigi Jiang and Dr Sophia Murden — and the experts at ACS Clothing. Together, they're running an inspiring new pilot project to build a professional, sanitised, and sustainable circular system for compression garments.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 24 2026.
Lipoedema is too often reduced to a simple "weight problem" or judged purely by its outward, visual staging. This reflection takes a different path. It is a comprehensive translation of the latest clinical science—exploring everything from the genetics of adipose heterogeneity and the metabolic effects of GLP-1s, to the physical mechanics of joint displacement and the deep-acting biophysics of Deep Oscillation.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 21 2026.
Welcome to the PhysioPod® Lipoedema Portal. Whether we had the pleasure of meeting you at the National Lipoedema Conference in Cork, or you are a patient, a private therapist, or a hospital clinical team looking for gentle, pressure-free therapy solutions, we are so glad you are here. We created this dedicated portal to serve as a central, supportive space for both individuals living with lipoedema and the healthcare professionals who care for them. If you received our exhibition postcard, this is your online gateway to easily access and download the clinical resources, scientific timelines, and patient guides mentioned on it.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 20 2026.
A Retrospective Review of the Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) Roadshow at The Priory Rooms, Birmingham, 29th May 2026. This retrospective review explores the outstanding educational and organisational framework of the LSN Roadshow. The Roadshow represented a perfect marriage between academic and practical learning. By giving patients practical, proven ways to look after themselves safely at home, the LSN showed how deeply they value each person's unique journey, whilst keeping clinical safety and close teamwork with medical professionals at the very heart of everything they do.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 19 2026.
Karen’s personal story of trialling a gentle, non-invasive therapy to manage the late effects of head and neck cancer treatment and find better sleep.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 19 2026.
If someone had told me that attending a scar therapy course would change the direction of my clinical practice, I would probably have smiled politely and carried on. After all, I enrolled simply to improve my scar management skills. I certainly wasn’t looking for a treatment modality that would become one of the most valuable tools in my clinic.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 13 2026.
A 2026 Peer-Reviewed Review Evaluates the Clinical Safety and Role of DEEP OSCILLATION® in Supportive Care

By Mary Fickling on Jul 09 2026.
Written by sisters Julie Soroczyn and Mary Fickling, this article celebrates twenty years of PhysioPod® UK by sharing their family business roots, clinical partnerships, and community milestones. A business built on people. Throughout this 20-year journey, from the early days of treating sporting and occupational injury to the latest work in head and neck lymphoedema care, the core of PhysioPod® has remained the same: two hard-working sisters, Mary and Julie, dedicated to a "person-first" structure. Whether supporting Christine Talbot with her patient gatherings, collaborating with Gaynor Leech on World Lymphoedema Day campaigns, or working with Dr Garry Cooper on their independent service evaluation, PhysioPod® UK has proven that business success is best measured by the community it builds and the lives it improves.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 09 2026.
Dr. Solangel Hernández is a physician who graduated from the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, a specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, and holds a PhD in Health Sciences. She has completed postgraduate master's degrees in Neurorehabilitation, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, and Clinical Speech-Language Pathology, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence. Her professional career integrates clinical practice, academic leadership, scientific research, and innovation in rehabilitation.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 07 2026.
Explore the groundbreaking clinical research of Luis Felipe Medina Cabezas, who achieved a world-first by capturing the biological effects of Deep Oscillation in real time using diagnostic ultrasound imaging.