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Healing of a Facial Trauma
By Mary Fickling on Aug 14 2023.
21st August 2022: A keen four-year-old cyclist suffered a nasty accident whilst riding at speed down a tarmac road, sustaining a deep, open cut to her chin.
Healing of a Cement Burn
By Mary Fickling on Aug 14 2023.
By Christine Talbot, Lymphoedema, Bowen and Deep Oscillation Practitioner
DEEP OSCILLATION Enhancing Athroplasty Rehabiliation
By Mary Fickling on Aug 14 2023.
Background:
Barbra was referred to me by an existing client; prior to her right knee replacement, I had given her some pre-habilitation exercises to get her knee stronger before the operation. This she found helpful and aided in her rehabilitation after her operation.
Mechanisms of Deep Oscillation by Dr Jens Reinhold, CEO Physiomed Elektromedizin AG
By Mary Fickling on Aug 14 2023.
DEEP OSCILLATION® also known as HIVAMAT® 200 therapy, arrived in the UK and Ireland back in 2006 via exclusive distributors PhysioPod® UK Limited. This article, explaining the mechanism of Deep Oscillation with scientific references, has been written exclusively for MLDuk by Dr Jens Reinhold of PhysioMed, the German manufacturers. Deep oscillation is now used effectively by many Chartered Physiotherapists, MLD DLT Practitioners & Lymphoedema Therapists , Sports and Complementary Therapists, reducing pain and swelling, improving range of motion and function whilst reducing pressure on the clinicians hands. In 2012, the therapy became recommended by The Wittlinger Clinic and the Dr Vodder Academy International and PhysioPod became authorised NHS Suppliers. Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Chronic Oedema sufferers are now able to self manage at home via the personal unit.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York incorporates Manual Lymph Drainage into post-mastectomy care
By Mary Fickling on Aug 12 2023.
Sarah has sought manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment following mastectomy to try and lessen the likelihood of developing Lymphoedema.
DEEP OSCILLATION® AND SCAR THERAPY ON 7 YEAR OLD SCAR
By Mary Fickling on Aug 12 2023.
"Hello Mary, Julie said I should send her a photo of my client who is 11 years old. This is what happened after just four sessions of deep oscillation and scar tissue techniques combined.
The scar was 7 years old, and I think you'll agree that the effects are amazing!"
Case Study: Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Deep Oscillation Post Breast Uplift and Augmentation
By Mary Fickling on Aug 11 2023.
With thanks to Catherine Groom, MLD UK, DLT Vodder and Casley Smith MLD Practitioner and Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner (BLS Member)
DEEP OSCILLATION in self care of arm lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment
By Mary Fickling on Aug 08 2023.
Abigail Strike Talks Deep Oscillation
By Mary Fickling on Aug 08 2023.
"I have a new device !!
DEEP OSCILLATION® takes place within the tissue itself and works through the entire depth of the tissue layers; skin, connective tissue, adipose tissue (fat), muscles, the blood and the lymph to a depth of 8 cm.
Not to replace manual therapy but can help get better and quicker results when used in conjunction with hands on therapy."
Deep Oscillation for scar tissue demonstration (shown on a kidney removal keyhole scar)
By Mary Fickling on Aug 08 2023.
Emma Holly at Restore Scar Therapy (Scar massage education) showcases its use on a client. Deep Oscillation uses an electrostatic field to impact tissue of the patient. Clients find this soothing and relieving of pain. There are many options with the professional device for different settings which in clinic a variety will be used for patients with different conditions associated with scars and adhesions, radiotherapy fibrosis and post surgical complications such as capsular contracture.