Alleviating pain and inflammation and enhancing healing for patients.
Leading Cancer Rehab Occupational Therapist (OT) and Lymphoedema Therapist, Kate Perkins, helps individuals diagnosed with cancer to improve their quality of life and assist recovery through individualised, evidence based, exercise rehab programs.
The Founder of Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions is an innovation pioneer and trail blazer practitioner who has recently introduced the MLS Laser into her clinic, the first of its kind on the Central Coast and it’s already having a huge impact on her patients.
MLS Laser Therapy – the first of its kind on the Central Coast
MLS Laser Therapy helps to overcome the painful symptoms typical of musculoskeletal disorders, post operative inflammation, side effects of cancer related treatments and more, so that patients can return to everyday activities faster.
Kate Perkins is a Certified Pinc & Steel Cancer Rehab OT and a leader in the early detection and intervention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema (BCRL). She uses the latest in Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) technology, the SOZO, in the early monitoring of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema. Conducting screening measurements before, during and after cancer treatment.
A former competitive cyclist and triathlete and passionate surfer, Kate draws on her lifelong love of sport, health, and fitness to help her patients return to doing the things they love best following their cancer treatment.
Kate shares insights with us below about her latest addition to her clinic that is clearly making waves on not just her cancer patients but on anyone who wants to promote healing and alleviate pain and inflammation.
MLS Laser Therapy – Q & A with Kate Perkins
What equipment did you recently introduce into your clinic and why?
We are very excited to have recently introduced a Multiwave Lock System (MLS) Low Level Laser, otherwise known as Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) unit is new technology, backed by 30 years of research, enabling us to open services to a wider patient population including, post orthopaedic surgeries, accelerating wound healing and surgical sites, and enhance our current cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema practices.
How does it work?
MLS Laser uses two light wavelengths, synchronising pulsed and continuous light wavelengths, to reduce inflammation, reduce pain symptoms, reduce swelling, and accelerate healing of wounds and surgical sites.
MLS Laser Therapy is a medical breakthrough therapeutic device with unparalleled applications and treatment outcomes. The laser works by converting light into biochemical energy, resulting in normal cell function, which causes symptoms (PAIN) to reduce significantly.
The primary biological action of laser results from stimulation of cellular transport mechanisms in the mitochondria, cell membranes and epithelial tissues. This action causes the release of vasodilating chemicals, the stimulation of DNA and RNA (building blocks) synthesis, an increase in enzyme production, normalisation of tissue Ph and increased ATP production (healing of the cells from the inside).
What conditions can it treat?
Laser therapy can treat numerous conditions including:
- Reducing lymphoedema symptoms by vasodilation of superficial lymphatics
- Preventing radiation dermatitis during radiotherapy treatment
- Reduces/softens scar tissue
- Accelerates healing process following surgeries
- Reduces inflammation of bursitis and tendinopathy
- Reduces symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
Who is laser therapy suitable for?
This will be determined following an initial consultation regarding the suitability for PBM Therapy. It is suitable for use before, during and after a wide variety of procedures to enhance outcomes and improve patient satisfaction and comfort.
What results can patients expect to experience?
A MLS Laser Therapy is about healing. It’s not about masking or covering up a condition. When you feel better from this therapy – it’s because you are better. Therefore, results have been found to be quite long lasting.
Is laser therapy painful?
Treatment in non–invasive, pain free, and highly effective.
Do patients need a referral?
No a referral is not required.
Private Health Fund claimable under Occupational Therapy
Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions in Erina is currently taking bookings for MLS Laser Therapy, please contact 02 4312 7033. If you are a healthcare professional and would like to learn more about how the treatment can benefit your patients, please contact us today.
www.lymphaticsolutions.com.au
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Kate Perkins, Founder and Head Treatment Specialist at Lymphatic Solutions, Kate is a Certified Pinc & Steel Cancer Rehab OT and a leader in the early detection and intervention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema (BCRL). Kate is also the Founder of Bounce Back from Breast Cancer Online program. A member of the Australian Lymphology Association, Kate offers patients a holistic recovery program based around the latest BCRL self management techniques focusing on exercise prescription, travel precautions, diet, and skin care regimes.
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