Auckland Lymphoedema and Rehabilitation

29/04/2025

Body composition scans now available.
* Initial appointment includes set up on Sozo machine, body scan, discussion and an emailed report for $105
* Follow up scan and report $52.50

Email to phone or enquire
Mteden@activeplus.co.nz

03/04/2025

Kinesio tape is often utilized as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for lymphoedema. Here’s how kinesio tape can be beneficial for lymphoedema treatment:

1. Lymphatic Drainage: Kinesio tape is applied in a specific way to lift the skin, which helps to create more space beneath it. This lifting action can assist in improving lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling.

2. Improved Mobility: The elasticity of kinesio tape allows for a greater range of motion while still providing support. This can help you to maintain your regular activities without restrictions.

3. Pain Reduction: Some people experience discomfort due to lymphoedema. Kinesio tape can help alleviate this discomfort by providing support to the affected area.

4. Muscle Support: The tape can provide additional support to muscles that may be weakened or altered due to lymphoedema, assisting with overall function.

5. Posture Improvement: Proper application of kinesio tape can encourage better posture, which may help in reducing the strain on lymphatic vessels.

Our lymphoedema Physio’s are all skilled at using kinesio tape and can help decide if this is the right treatment for you.
Proper technique and application are essential for ensuring effectiveness and avoiding any potential adverse effects.

01/04/2025

Nadia has 25 years of physio experience working in the UK, Sydney, and NZ in lymphoedema, musculoskeletal and pelvic health both in the public and private sector.
She has level 1 and 2 postgraduate qualifications in Lymphoedema and is also a PINC rehabilitation therapist and Pilates instructor. She has a special interest in early detection and intervention for those at risk of lymphoedema during cancer treatment.
Nadia focuses on empowering patients to manage the physical side effects of oncology treatment and provides patient centred holistic treatment and rehabilitation to enhance their own health journey.
In her spare time Nadia enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids and dog Jinx as well as friends and extended family. Together they enjoy many outdoor pursuits - hiking, kayaking and horse riding to name a few.
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27/03/2025

Friday classes at our new location.
* mat Pilates
* reformer Pilates
* cardio Pilates
* Pinc and Steel Targeted Class
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23/03/2025

Happy Monday all. Shannon is back and working in our new space at Active+ Mt Eden.
For bookings call 09 6230441
Email aucklandlymph@activeplus.co.nz

05/05/2024

Compression Garments 💪🦵

Compression is one of the MOST important ways we manage lymphoedema

Finding the right compression to suit you can be like finding the perfect pair of jeans, so you really need someome who specialises in compression to work with you

Compression should

✅ Feel firm, supportive and comfortable throughout the day
✅ Should prevent the increase of swelling over the course of the day
✅ Reduce the feeling of heaviness, ache, tightness and discomfort
✅ Should be reviewed following any change in limb size or weight to ensure the correct size
✅ Replaced regularly (alternating 2 garments should last approximately 12 months)
✅ Washed daily

Should not
❌ Cause pain/discomfort, pins and needles, numbness or change of colour in hand/fingers/toes
❌ Cause redness, irritation or marks in the skin particularly top band, elbow or knee region
❌ Be extremely difficult to get on/off
❌ If wearing a sleeve to wrist it should not cause swelling into the hand

If you have any concerns regarding your current compression please 📲 DM or contact us via email 📩 info@aucklandlymph.co.nz

02/05/2024

Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome is a common side effect following breast surgery

➡️ Cording can start within days or weeks after surgery.

➡️ The first sign of cording is tightness and pain when the arm is stretched and raised above shoulder level.

➡️ You may see thin bands that look and feel like guitar strings within the armpit, arm, into the breast or chest wall.

🙌 Cording can be treated and managed well with physiotherapy and involves exercises, massage techniques to stretch and soften the cord and manual lymphatic drainage.

💪 With appropriate physiotherapy and exercises, most cases of cording are fully resolve within a few weeks or months.

👀 Note photos of cording before and after 1 physiotherapy treatment session

📩 DM for more information or book online if you have signs or symptoms of cording

https://www.aucklandlymph.co.nz/

12/03/2024

I have 2 more spaces available for our 6 week PINC Targeted Breast Cancer Rehab program 🧘🏋️🧎

See next slide for more details and please contact me via email shannon@aucklandlymph.co.nz or DM if you have any questions or to register your interest 📩

If you know of anyone who has recently had surgery or chemotherapy for breast cancer and would like help building tgeir strength, fitness and flexibility in a safe and supportive environment please forward this onto them

12/03/2024

21/09/2023

It was fun catching up with one of the head and neck support groups

03/09/2023

We now have scar products in stock with samples! - thanks . If you have any scarring or radiation burns please get in touch about how we can assist you. .

08/08/2023

📑Further recommendations were published earlier this year by the NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Survivorship highlighting the importance of screening to prevent lymphoedema.

Following the PREVENT Trial research we know if patients are diagnosed at stage 0 and 1 we can reverse these symptoms and prevent lymphoedema in up to 90% of cases, whereas stages 2 and 3 are less responsive to treatment often leading to progressive and debilitating symptoms.

With stats like that, quick, easy and painless screening is a no brainer to improve survivorship outcomes

For more information or to book a screening appointment with one of our certified lymphoedema physiotherapists see booking information in profile or email 📩 info@aucklandlymph.co.nz