Samantha Kourtis was named Telstra Business Woman of the Year last month for her work in the area of wound care and compression garment provision. Calvary Hospital’s Lymphoedema Services encouraged… read more →
Contrary to common advice, soon we may be advised by health professionals to avoid milk consumption to prevent bone fractures. This is due to a Swedish study published in The… read more →
Medical scientists have published a development in their work regarding stem cell technology for regenerating bone tissue. The method involves magnetic nanoparticles coated with targeting proteins that stimulate the stem… read more →
Research published this year by Zaleska et al (in Lymphatic Research and Biology) confirms the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression as an effective treatment method for lower limb oedema. “IPC… read more →
Continuous Passive Motion Indicated for Ankle Fractures. Early passive movement of the ankle joint improves long term joint function following fixation of bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures. But it’s important… read more →
The Lebed Method. Along with the range of decongestive therapy options available, an important component of managing lymphoedema is exercise. Sherry Lebed Davis is an American dancer who developed… read more →
Limb Trauma and Lymphoedema Research Wins Acclaim. Lymphoedema can manifest following severe trauma to a limb such as a road accident or fall. Flinders University phD student Malou van… read more →
Wondering if your Osteotron is working? Don’t feel disheartened if you do not notice anything changing immediately following your low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) therapy session. Bone growth stimulator devices do… read more →
