In this webinar, Maree O'Connor will be discussing the impact of oedema in older people, and what role physiotherapists can take in oedema management for the older population and in Aged Care settings.
Presenter
Maree O'Connor, MACP, is an APA Titled Lymphoedema Physiotherapist with over three decades of experience in chronic oedema management. Since 1994, she has been actively delivering lymphoedema courses, workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements at national and international conferences. Maree is deeply passionate about addressing chronic oedema among the elderly population including screening and early intervention. She is currently undertaking a PhD on the prevalence, characteristics and risk factors of older people with chronic lower limb oedema living in the community and residential aged care facilities.
Host
Cancer, Palliative Care & Lymphoedema and Gerontology National Groups
Date of Live Event
24/03/2026
CPD Hours
1.0 hour
Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.
