Oedema Hawkes Bay

22/07/2025

17/07/2025

Chronic Venous Insufficiency is in the news...https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/360762381/trump-diagnosed-heres-what-know-about-chronic-venous-insufficiency

CVI is the leading cause of lymphoedema in the western world and is also a leading cause of chronic leg wounds.

It can be managed and combined decongestive therapy ie Compression therapy, skin care, movement and manual lymphatic drainage - is a huge help. Does someone you know suffer from CVI?

17/07/2025

There can be a lot of confusion about how to exercise if you have or at risk of developing lymphoedema. This article tells you more

This study concludes that intense resistance training did not worsen symptoms associated with lymphedema.
https://www.labroots.com/trending/cancer/29188/study-demonstrates-benefits-intense-resistance-training-breast-cancer-survivors

14/07/2025

This is a fundraiser for the charitable trust that I run. We've got 3 Comfiwaves to sell at reduced price. 1x leg, 1x arm and 1x breast band. Let me know if you're interested. I will need to measure you to check the size is right

09/07/2025

Improving patient’s lives through education and awareness about lymphoedema.

23/06/2025

17/06/2025

The elastic fibers in the tissues affected by lymphedema are damaged. These fibers lose their elasticity and tend to harden, which is particularly the case in untreated lymphedema present over a long period and progressed stages of lymphedema

16/06/2025

16/06/2025

Exercise in water is great for your lymphatics. Here's a few options of places you can do it in the Hawkes Bay.

https://www.aquaticshastings.co.nz/aquafit-classes/
https://www.napieraquatic.co.nz/programmes/aqua-fitness/
https://www.hbaquatic.co.nz/chrome-extensionefaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindm

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre includes a world class 50m Olympic size swimming pool, a 25m learn-to-swim pool and two hydrotherapy pools.

28/05/2025

According to a new study, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection results in high cure rates and few surgery-related complications and should be included in the treatment options for clinical Stage IIA/B . https://ow.ly/rwHE50VTvZ1

28/05/2025

Lymphedem, an incurable side effect of cancer treatment, is in the spotlight as researchers work towards a better understanding.

17/05/2025

https://lymphaticnetwork.org/Register for Dr. Rockson's Virtual Lymphatic Summit here:https://lymphaticnetwork.org/virtual-lymphatic-summit-2025Finding a Dru...