As women, we’ve all heard about the importance of our pelvic floor, but let’s have a show of hands: how many of us really keep up with our regular exercises, or even know if we’re doing them correctly in the first place? For women recovering from breast cancer, strengthening the
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MOVING THROUGH LYMPHOEDEMA WITH EXERCISE AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Exercise has many benefits for lymphoedema prevention, detection and recovery. Our Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist and Occupational Therapist, Kate Perkins, recently spoke with lymphoedema physiotherapist, honorary lecturer at Macquarie University, mentor, and founder of online HELP program, Andrea Mangion, about how personalised exercise programs can help you safely and confidently move
Exercise increases mobility in cancer patients
Our NEW clinic at Erina is offering hope, strength, flexibility and mobility to cancer patients during and after treatment, regardless of how long ago it occurred. That’s particularly good news for seniors who may be unaware of the huge potential benefits of exercise to recovery. Specialist occupational therapist Kate Perkins
Join Us for Brunch and a Chat with Your Best Buddies
If there’s one thing that’s good for the soul, it’s a cup of tea and an open conversation. On Friday 25 October 2019, Lymphatic Solutions is proud to be hosting a ‘Best Friends Brunch’ for a great cause, and you’re invited to join us. A special chance to come together
5 Top Tips for overcoming Cancer Fatigue… a tiredness like no other
As a Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist, Kate Perkins witnesses the numerous detrimental effects of cancer treatment, not the least of all being the extreme fatigue that comes with fighting this disease. Occupational Therapist (OT) and Founder of Lymphatic Solutions, Kate says prolonged and significant fatigue is one of the most common
Ready! Set! Fight!
The Central Coast Breast Cancer Compendium, compiled by Dr Mary Ling, Breast and General Surgeon, features stories written by Central Coast women about their personal experience with breast cancer. This is a wonderful resource for women about to start treatment or are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. “The women
Why exercise really is the Best Medicine
They say laughter is the best medicine, and we agree it certainly does help, but recent studies have proven that exercise really is the best medicine – especially in the fight against cancer. Local Cancer Rehab Occupational Therapist (OT) and Lymphoedema Therapist, Kate Perkins, knows this to be true, as
Early Detection and Intervention Reduces Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
If you are someone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are preparing to undergo or have just completed treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation therapy, there is something important you need to be prepared for. I’m Kate Perkins, Lymphoedema trained Occupational Therapist. I focus on helping women who