Victorian Lymphoedema Practice
Assess
Thorough assessment including using state of the art equipment such as bioimpedance and perometry to support in diagnosing and developing an individualised treatment program.
Victorian Lymphoedema Practice
together
Working
to get you active and strong
LOCATION
The practice is situated next to St. Stephens Church in Surrey Hills, which is near the corner of Warrigal Road and Canterbury Road.
The Victorian Lymphoedema Practice is close to all public transport with Surrey Hills railway station 5 minutes walk.
Phone: 03 9899 9720
Fax: 03 8456 6665
Address: 5 Warrigal Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Email: info@viclymphoedema.com.au
Services
Lymphoedema education
Lymphoedema risk reduction workshop following breast cancer management (download flyer)
Pre operative assessment
Pre operative assessment consisting of baseline circumference and bioimpedance measures, lymphoedema education and provision of post operative exercises
Exercise classes
Group and individual exercise classes (download flyer)
Monitoring
Early post operative monitoring and assistance with return to function
Rehabilitation
Supervised exercise programs to assist with rehabilitation
Full lymphoedema management
This is tailored to the needs of the individual. Treatment will always include education on care of the affected area, skin care and exercise. Other treatment options will be influenced by assessment findings and the goals of the client. These may include manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, intermittent pneumatic compression, kinesiotape and low level laser.
Palliative care
The Victorian Lymphoedema Practice team has extensive experience in managing lymphoedema during palliative care. They will work with the individual to provide the best possible management to meet the needs of the client during this time.
PHILOSOPHY
Our practitioners strive for excellence in quality care and to view your needs and expectations through your eyes and not our own. Victorian Lymphoedema Practice bases their treatment program on evidence-based treatment. All practitioners stay up to date with current evidence and treatment techniques by regularly attending conferences and workshops both nationally and internationally. Victorian Lymphoedema Practice delivers a team approach that includes the client as well as associated medical and allied health professionals.
Working together to get you active and strong
