On this page you will find news about the New Zealand Lymphoedema Therapists, Lymphoedema and the treatment and management of Lymphoedema.
2013
10th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference 3-5 April 2014
Study finds genetic link to Lymphoedema (April 2013)
New Lymphoedema app available for Smartphones (April 2013)
Medical Taping Workshops 2013, Michele Urlich (Lvl 1 8/9 Feb; Lvl 2 22/23 March)
Healthy Steps (Lebed) Programme Schedules (2013)
2011-12
Taking some Healthy Steps with Michele Urlich (December 2011)
NZ Lymphoedema Hui a great success (June 2011)
WDHB Lymphoedema Service Update (March 2011)
National Lymphoedema Therapist Group Conference
New Zealand Lymphoedema Hui a great success!
June 2011
This report from Denise Flett
The 2011 New Zealand Lymphoedema Hui was a great success! Originally planned for Christchurch, the Hui was held in Dunedin. Many thanks to therapists Deb Handcock and Olivia Shirley who picked up the conference organisation after the devastating Christchurch earthquake and put together a fantastic venue and programme from Dunedin.
The conference programme had a great selection of speakers and topics including: surgical aspects of lymphoedema development and also lymphoedema surgical management, vascular compression, dietary support for lymphoedema, hydrotherapy, neuropathic post mastectomy pain, ’ Health Pathways’ in lymphoedema management, exercise programmes for lymphoedema and a model of lymphoedema self management.
Dunedin put on some great weather for the weekend and I think the group could all recommend the Etrusco at the Savoy for a great Italian dinner for a big crowd and also Living Space for excellent central and affordable accommodation.
Many thanks to the conference sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: 3M, Haddenham Healthcare, Smith & Nephew NZ
Bronze Sponsors: Obex, Protec Solutions and Toomac Medical
Waitemata District Health Board Lymphoedema Service Update
Posted 29 March 2011
Many thanks to the hard work and commitment from the Lymphoedema Therapists of the Waitemata District Health Board who have established and provided an excellent service for New Zealand’s largest Health Board. It is with sadness that from May both therapists will be leaving to retire and to travel abroad, but discussions with the HR team of the WDHB have confirmed that it is a priority for the organisation to continue with this service and that new therapists will be employed to work out of both North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital.
National Lymphoedema Therapist Group Conference
Posted 29 March 2011
The Biennial National Hui for NZ Lymphoedema Therapists 2011 is being held from Friday 27thMay – Sunday 29thMay at the Otago University School of Physiotherapy. We are looking forward to an exciting programme and a wonderful opportunity to meet and network as a group.
