Mt Wilga Private Hospital, located in Hornsby, has been providing specialised complex lymphoedema therapy for over 25
years. Our service has been internationally recognised as a LE&RN Conservative Care Centre of Excellence in
Lymphatic Disease. The only one of its kind in Australia.
As a dedicated rehabilitation hospital and therapy centre, we understand your desire to live your best life possible.
With the expertise and experience of our multi-disciplinary medical, nursing and allied health professionals, we
work with you to attain your maximum independence.
Our Lymphoedema Program
Our comprehensive program is designed to help reduce the symptoms of lymphoedema and provide you with ongoing education and skills to help you manage lymphoedema in your daily life.
Lymphoedema services can be accessed via two avenues:
- As an outpatient: Make a 1-hour appointment with a therapist for assessment, treatment, and education.
- For intensive treatment over a set period: See our rehabilitation consultant, Dr Grace Leong, for a comprehensive medical assessment and recommendations about attending for a "decongestive program". It may be recommended that patients attend as an admitted inpatient, where they have access to nursing care and medical monitoring. Patients may be better suited to a day program during which they attend the hospital each day for therapy. Patients from destinations outside of greater Sydney MAY be eligible to access the "self-care accommodation" on site at Mount Wilga.
Your program may include:
- Education regarding skin hygiene to prevent infection.
- Lymphatic massage to manually drain the lymphatic system.
- Bandaging using graduated pressure to ensure reduction of the limb size.
- Exercise prescription to assist with the flow of lymph in the body.
- Self-management strategies.
- Prescription and fitting of a pressure garment
- Occupational Therapy to assist with activities of daily living, relaxation, and energy conservation.
- Dietetics for education and advice regarding nutrition and weight management.
- Psychology for education and advice on coping skills, stress management and relaxation.