Information Sessions

The Restore Clinic is pleased to be offering free education sessions!

Please call for more information and to book in!

Antenatal

Our Antenatal sessions address the many questions expectant mothers have relating to pregnancy, labour and their body changes in both the antenatal and postnatal periods.

We run two sessions:

  • “Pregnancy” is aimed at expectant mothers in their first and second trimesters.

  • “Labour and Beyond” is aimed towards the later stages of your pregnancy, delivery and the first few weeks

You are welcome to attend both sessions on the same day or break them up over different dates to ensure the information is relevant to you and the stage you are at.

Sessions include:

  • pelvic anatomy

  • pelvic floor information and exercises

  • common issues during pregnancy

  • safe exercise during pregnancy

  • stages of birth and preparing for labour

  • labour TENS and managing labour pain

  • common postpartum concerns and recovery tips

  • return to exercise postpartum

Lymphoedema

These sessions address the many questions surrounding Lymphoedema, either as a person at risk of developing Lymphoedema, or someone who has lived with the condition for many years. We run two sessions aimed towards different patient groups, however you are welcome to attend both if you are interested.

Living at Risk of Lymphoedema

This session is aimed towards cancer patients who have undergone lymph node biopsy/dissection, treatment with taxane based chemotherapy or any form of radiation therapy, which places them at an increased risk of developing clinical lymphoedema.

This session addresses the following:

  • what is lymphoedema

  • why am I at risk of developing symptoms

  • early signs of clinical lymphoedema

  • what can be done to reduce my risk of disease progression

  • what should I do if I notice changes

  • what are the treatment options if I do develop clinical lymphoedema

Lymphoedema Research and Available Treatments

This session is designed for patients who have lymphoedema. It is appropriate for those who have either been recently diagnosed or have lived with the condition for a long time. Throughout the session we explore recent research and the latest treatment options.

The session will include:

  • why early detection of symptoms progression is important

  • new management strategies backed by the latest research

  • donning and doffing devices

  • compression garment options

  • when should a bandaging regime be implemented

  • current surgical options