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WLD 2023 CAMPAIGN
By Mary Fickling on Feb 15 2023.
World Lymphoedema Day is an annual advocate-driven celebration, which takes place on March 6, 2023. Lymphoedema Awareness Week runs from 6th-11th March 2023.
My 12 month Lipoedema Surgery Journey
By Mary Fickling on Jan 31 2023.
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.
Lipoedema Ladies in the UK Needed for Lipoedema Footwear Project
By Mary Fickling on Jan 31 2023.
Susan O’Hara is the Brand Principal for LegsLikeMine, LLC. Based out of Oklahoma in the US, Susan, who has stage 3 lipo-lymphedema,
The WelcoMe App Adds Lipoedema
By Mary Fickling on Jan 31 2023.
My.wel-co.me is an internet-based customer experience service that is inclusive and accessible. WelcoMe informs customer service teams of your general and specific needs before arriving. It can now be used at an increasing number of venues across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Lemonade from Lemons by Gavin Neate
By Mary Fickling on Jan 03 2023.
The last few years have been some of the toughest for society and for me, although I'm very aware that I am fortunate to live in the country I do and have the support and love of my friends and family. However, I want to share with you the coping mechanism I have employed just in case something in it might be helpful to you.
Case Report: Deep Oscillation and Acupuncture in Scheuermann’s Disease
By Mary Fickling on Nov 30 2022.
by Chris Boynes, Consultant Chartered Sports & Spinal Physiotherapist
Kismet Exhibit HIVAMAT (DEEP OSCILLATION) at National Lymphedema Network Conference, USA
By Mary Fickling on Nov 30 2022.
Debbie Joles, President at Kismet Holdings Group
Self-Care This Christmas and Mastering the Moment
By Mary Fickling on Nov 29 2022.
Dean Attwood
Mindset and Performance Coach and Anxiety Expert
Deep Oscillation - An Overview with Special Focus on Scar Management
By Mary Fickling on Nov 29 2022.
This video will appear in a new online course created by Hannah Poulton, women's health physiotherapist and scar specialist. The course will look at ways to treat scars, best practice and products available for scar recovery. Out end of January 2023 (download ebook version available).
PhysioPod catch up with Ramin Shayan, Associate Professor at University of Melbourne, Australia
By Mary Fickling on Nov 28 2022.
Background:
Last year, PhysioPod shared the important new study “New discoveries make steps toward lipoedema diagnosis and treatment,” published in the International Journal of Obesity, which Dr. Tara Karnezis and Associate Professor Ramin Shayan led. The study identified a stem cell in lipoedema and a gene that drives excess fat growth – elements key to diagnosing and treating the condition.
Dr. Karnezis said of the study, “Our findings confirm, consistent with the lived experience of families, that lipoedema is a legitimate medical condition, and that it is not the same as obesity – our team has identified a key stem cell and some of the genetic and molecular mechanisms that underpin it.”