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Understanding Lymphedema: What You Need to Know
Lymphedema is more than just swelling — it’s a chronic condition that can significantly impact daily life, yet many people know little about it until they or someone they love is affected. Whether it develops after cancer treatment, surgery, or due to genetic factors, lymphedema requires lifelong management and care. In this post, we’ll break down what lymphedema is, what causes it, early signs to watch for, and how you can manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Knowledge is power, and the more you understand your body, the better you can advocate for your health.
Sally’s Struggle
Sally is a young school teacher who teaches a year 2 class at the local public school. She has been teaching for about 10 years. Sally was recently diagnosed with breast cancer of her right breast and was consequently away from school for the first term.
Men's Health
It’s men’s health week! Only 30% of a man’s overall health is determined by genetics, the other 70% is controllable through lifestyle. Changes to lifestyle can be made by…
Do you suffer from knee pain?
Do you suffer from knee pain? Here are some questions that are often asked in our clinical practice by our older patients.
Ergonomic Advice During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time for mother-to-be, and it is still very important to maintain correct ergonomic adjustments for women during this phase of their lives. This advice can be tailored for mother-to-be working in an office setting, working from home or mobile workers where they may require sitting on a task chair and working from a monitor or laptop.