News
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