Great Quiz nite raising $3600 toward supporting the SOZO from program implementation of surveillance and detection of subclinical and early lymphoedema, followed soon after a presentation to South Bunbury Rotary on lymphoedema dn prevention with $1000. the end goal is in sight. 

Get a table, thankyou to GRUB the quizmaster guru for organising questions and being  MC . Great prizes. So far over half way oin the fundraising. 

At risk of limb lymphoedema?
Conditions do apply for free measurement:

• Ring for an appointment for L-Dex measure.
• You will receive initial 15-30 minute appt at no cost.
• Arrange appt during first year of SOZO L-Dex commencing operation then:  free measures will be available for your first year of measuring schedule dictated by therapist.
• You will be allocated to a pathway: such as and high risk/low risk of lymphoedema which have different measuring schedules.
• If your measure indicates an intervention to be implemented you will be requested to follow-up with an appropriate health care professional by the therapist (information given if you don’t have one).

If eligible you will be asked to participate voluntarily in a local research study “South West WA early lymphoedema surveillance project” -more information given at initial appointment.

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The Sozo with L-Dex is a reliable detection tool for subclinical Lymphoedema. Click here for more info

• 95% reduction in lymphoedema progression with subclinical detection

Riverside is on a mission to raise money for a SOZO biompedence spectroscopy for the early detection and prevention of lymphoedema post cancer treatment. please go to the GOFUNDME site to help.
There is more to it than just getting a machine. behind the scenes we are getting community involvement with various partners- medical and nursing to ensure the ongoing program succeeds. to substantiate the purchase we are setting up a research project to validate/justify. 
There will be the implementation of 'Test Trigger Treat' with the use of the SOZO

Here's a few facts:  lymphoedema reduces quality of life

• coping with symptoms
• associated with depression
• constant reminder of cancer
• financial burden- loss of productivity/$$$ of treatment

THANKYOU FOR HELPING

Cardiovascular disease  is the leading cause of death given our current lifestyle. prevention is key. 
I credit the following to Terra Rosa for their regular research posts:
"The study concluded that regular stretching performed over at least 4 weeks in middle-aged and advanced persons (here from at least 40 years of age) leads to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness, which is a vascular aspect that usually increases with age. This ’rejuvenation’ of the arteries is associated with a lower resting heart rate in users, lower diastolic blood pressure, and improved vascular endothelial function." 
Click on:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7460052/ 
​ to take you to the full article

The Summit can be accessed from the information or about pages on this website by clicking on the logo (not from here, the blog page)

Check out two great presentations related to effective breathing/rib positioning be Denise Stewart on Sessions 1 (theory) & 6 (practical)

Well done on putting together such a diversity and excellent presentations. You can now access the Summit from my information page and this logo

There's loads of information so don't get overwhelmed.  

Facilitated by Denise Stewart The BCR&W Summit 2021 has a great lineup of health professionals and services providers who want to share their ideas, solutions and latest!
The LAUCH WEEK starts Feb 15 and runs ‘til Feb 21.
The program of presenters will roll out each day, staying open and free access for 24 hours. 

REGISTER HERE

Check out Moving Lymph for a 5 min read on inflammation, fibrosis & MLD. 

Everyone take care in continuing to maintain high hygiene  practices to prevent the spread of viruses not just Covid-19, your usual winter cold and flus.

Apologies in advance, currently Riverside is not taking on new general massage clients,  that doesn't include lymphoedema and issues related to cancer surgery and treatment. 
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