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Management of Lymphoedema of the Breast - Case Study Published in MLD UK The Journal - October 2018

By Mary Fickling on Nov 30 2018.
This case study, written by Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist is kindly reproduced with the permission of MLD UK and involves the benefit of adding Deep Oscillation therapy to the treatment protocol for Lymphoedema of the breast and the conclusions of Practitioner and Patient.


What is Laughter Yoga?

By Mary Fickling on Nov 22 2018.
The delightful Tess Sanderson explains to PhysioPod just what Laughter Yoga is, the benefits and why she became a laughter yoga leader - thanks Tess - you are an inspiration to us all.. x


Isabelle Pulver Ultra Cyclist Confirms Deep Oscillation Calms Pain During Race Around Austria Allowing Pain Free Participation

By Mary Fickling on Nov 15 2018.
PhysioPod are delighted to received this excellent feedback from Isabelle Pulver of her successful self treatment with Deep Oscillation during the race, which helped her not only to finish in 2nd place but to be 15 hours faster than in 2014 in what is Europe's hardest bicycle race.


Lipo-Lymphoedema Sufferer Discovers Additional Symptom Relief of Osteoarthritis With DEEP OSCILLATION Personal

By Mary Fickling on Nov 15 2018.
When Jill Wibberley, a very talented multi crafter, was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the hands her options were pain medication (which she already took for Lipo-Lymphoedema) and anti-inflammatories which bring on asthma attacks. In a moment of inspiration, Jill considered what the effect of Deep Oscillation, a tool she already had at her disposal, would be... watch the video to discover just how it helped..


Secondary Lymphoedema - Back In The Control Of The Patients Hands - With Thanks to Deep Oscillation

By Mary Fickling on Nov 13 2018.
"My Lymphoedema was first diagnosed in 2004, in my left arm following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy for breast cancer. Until 2014, I believed that I had it under control - with simple compression sleeves for the affected arm. I also believed what I was I was told - that typically such Lymphoedema only affected the arm adjacent to the surgery.


Lymphoedema News from Mexico - Deep Oscillation Therapy Offered to Patients Operated for Breast Cancer

By Mary Fickling on Oct 29 2018.
Lymphoedema can present as a result of breast cancer surgeries. Elia Ortiz Arellano, student of Physical Therapy at the Regional General Hospital No. 1 "Lic. Ignacio García Téllez" of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has implemented a Deep Oscillation study protocol for women suffering from Lymphoedema as a result of breast cancer surgeries.


DEEP OSCILLATION® in Equine Video

By Mary Fickling on Oct 29 2018.
This short video shows Gilliyan Carter-Morgan of Equi-Therapy UK, an 'Official FEI Permitted Equine Therapist' applying DEEP OSCILLATION® in equine.


Dr Jens Reinhold, MLD UK Conference Presentation - Q&A Session

By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2018.
No presentation is complete without a healthy questions and answers section, either during or at the end! Dr Jens Reinhold was asked some very interesting questions by delegates of MLD UK at their Conference in May 2018. Take a look....


Chris Boynes, Consultant Chartered Sports & Spinal Physiotherapist Talks Deep Oscillation

By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2018.
Chris Boynes attended the MLDUK Conference in May 2018 and was happy to explain how Deep Oscillation, combined with his other treatments has changed the patient outcome with some surprising results too!


The Lymphatic System Explained Simply

By Mary Fickling on Oct 27 2018.
Kasley Visser, registered dietician from Alex Royal Dietetics in Constanti, Cape Town, South Africa summarises.