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.
