News
CASE STUDY TWO
14/09/25
Dr Aoife McGarvey / Julia Britton
Mr H first saw me with severe and chronic swelling (otherwise known as oedema) of the right lower leg, ankle, foot and toes. Oedema/swelling in a leg can occur due to damage to the lymphatic system from surgery, trauma or infection. The swelling that occurs is lymphatic fluid sitting in the tissues that isn’t being drained back towards the heart (which is where all our lymphatic fluid ends up!).
Innovating Lymphoedema Care with the SOZO Device: Early Detection & Research-Driven Treatment
22/08/25
Julia Britton
Lymphoedema is a condition that can significantly impact quality of life, particularly for cancer patients who have undergone lymph node removal or radiation therapy. Early detection is critical in preventing the progression of lymphoedema.
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month
20/03/25
Dr Aoife McGarvey
We would like to share with you some information about lymphoedema provided by the Australasian Lymphology Association and what can help this condition.
CASE STUDY ONE
06/03/25
Dr Aoife McGarvey
Ms B came to see Dr Aoife McGarvey with several years of facial swelling involving her cheek and around her eye, which often affected her ability to fully open her left eye and therefore her vision. She also experienced severe neck stiffness and hardness of the muscles. Ms B had a rare type of cancer as a 12-year-old, which was treated with radical surgery and radiation involving her neck and face.
HIVAMAT 200TM Demo Oscillation Therapy
29/11/24
Dr Aoife McGarvey
Physio Living is excited to announce the introduction of the HIVAMAT 200TM Deep Oscillation Therapy into our clinic. This innovative device was developed in Germany more than 20 years ago and has only just been added to the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods in April 2024! HIVAMAT (High-Intensity Vibration and Oscillation Machine) utilises a patented deep oscillation therapy via electrostatic forces.
Breast Lymphoedema
11/10/24Dr Aoife McGarvey
Breast cancer treatments often involve surgery and radiation therapy, to the tumour site as
well as surrounding lymph nodes in the breast and axilla. A common side effect of treatment
for breast cancer is lymphoedema, which can affect the breast tissue as well as the arm.
Cellulitis
22/6/24Dr Aoife McGarvey