MICHELLE PARDY PHYSIOTHERAPY

Michelle is a Lymphoedema Physiotherapist available at our Heidelberg Clinic.

Michelle has worked as a physiotherapist since 1992 and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and an Accredited Lymphoedema Physiotherapist with the Australasian Lymphology Association.

She also works with Lymphoedema Education Solutions, supporting the education and development of clinicians treating lymphoedema and post-surgical complications.

Michelle is a member of the APA’s Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema Special Interest Group, and integrates musculoskeletal physiotherapy with advanced oncology and lymphoedema training to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.

Lymphoedema Assessment, Treatment and Ongoing Management

• Lymphoedema of the arms, legs, breast, and head and neck

• Lymphoedema surveillance and early detection

• Pre-operative baseline measurements using SOZO bioimpedance

• Compression bandaging using Coban™ 2

• Compression garment prescription, fitting, and custom measurement

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

• Lipoedema assessment and management

Cancer Rehabilitation and Post-Surgical Recovery

• Tailored exercise programs during and after cancer treatment

• Rehabilitation following breast and other cancer surgeries

• Management of shoulder pain following breast cancer treatment

• Treatment of Axillary Web Syndrome (cording)

• Scar tissue assessment and management

Therapeutic Modalities

• Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage

• Individualised rehabilitation and movement programs