WE ARE PROUD TO NOW HAVE 2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO OUR PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC!
Scar tissue massage with our REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Jess and SWEP Compression garment funding via our LYMPHOEDEMA PHYSIOTHERAPIST Kate!
Scar treatment with massage
There are effective ways to reduce scar tissue restrictions, pain, and altered sensation, as well as improve appearance. Massage is a minimally invasive and effective treatment option for most scars. Using specialised techniques, scar massage can help break down fibrous tissue and adhesions while increasing circulation to the area.
Benefits of scar massage include improved flexibility and range of movement, reduced pain, sensitivity, or numbness and improved texture and appearance.
Scar massage can usually begin around 8 weeks post-injury or surgery, once the wound has fully healed. Scar massage techniques can also be beneficial for other conditions involving fascial or soft tissue restriction, including plantar fasciitis, Dupuytren’s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, and axillary web syndrome.
Scar massage should not be performed if a wound is still healing or if there are signs of infection. If you are currently undergoing treatment for cancer, recovering from cancer, or being monitored by an oncologist, clearance from your medical team is required before treatment. Scar massage should also be avoided over areas with surgical mesh beneath the tissue, as this may cause irritation.
Compression Garment Scheme
Did you know that the Victorian government has a funding scheme for compression garments for individuals with a diagnosis of lymphoedema?
To be eligible you must be a Victorian resident, have lymphoedema and NOT receive any other funding for compression (for example from aged care, hospitals, private health or other government schemes)
Funding for compression garments is available per affected limb for up to 4 garments (or 2 wrap systems) annually to allow for 6 months of wash and wear over a 12 month period. To access this funding you must see an accredited SWEP lymphoedema practitioner who will assess if you are eligible, and process the application. For further information, make an appointment with Kate Jones at Back in Motion to discuss your eligibility.
*Please note this scheme does not include funding for head, neck and trunk lymphoedema, the garments must be used for the arms and legs.