We are delighted to welcome Julia Anderson, Clinical Account Manager, and Monica Smith, Lymphedema Training Manager for the UK at medi UK, one of our valued Leg Club Industry Partners.Julia and Monica will be discussing What is chronic oedema? The podcast will cover what chronic oedema is, what to look out for and how to seek advice. This is followed by a few tips on what you can do now to help your legs and feet.
Listen to Prof Mark Whiteley is discussing ‘How do veins cause venous leg ulcers’. Prof Whiteley, MS FRCS(Gen) FCPhleb is a Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist and Executive Chairman of The Whiteley Clinic. He is well known in the venous world as an innovator. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform the new endovenous treatments for varicose veins and has been at the forefront in the world developing treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers. He has now started developing treatments for cosmetically prominent veins on the face, hands and breasts. Mark founded The Whiteley Clinic in 2001 to be a centre of excellence for the treatment of venous condition.
Gary Bain RN DipApSc BN MCinEd is probably better known as the Wound Guy from Australia. Gary has over 30 years’ experience in wound management and is a Patron to The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation. Gary is discussing the meaning of the woundieverse.
We welcome a new speaker, Magnus Lysemose who is discussing the CEAP – Classification. Reflections on a common assessment tool for varicose veins. Magnus works as COO at Nordic Health Group, a Danish company with +30 specialised varicose vein clinics in Northern Europe. At Nordic Health Group, he has helped the company start 25 new clinics and expand into new markets. Magnus has an educational background from University of Copenhagen in Sociology combined with a Masters degree in business from Copenhagen Business School. He has a great interest in both personal and organisational development as well as how cultural patterns, systems, and organisational structures affect and condition individuals.
Our latest podcast is now available. Dr Peta Tehan is discussing the role of the podiatrist in wound management. Dr Tehan is a lecturer in the Master of Wound Care program at Monash University, and is also a registered practising podiatrist. This combination of academia and clinical practice gives Dr Tehan a unique perspective which drives her passion for clinically translatable research and optimal patient care. Dr Tehan’s clinical research program is focused on limb saving vascular assessment and management in people with blocked arteries.
We welcome Frank Guerriero for his second podcast on Venous Disease. Frank is the Nurse Practitioner for the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department at Flinders Medical Centre situated in Adelaide, South Australia and he is currently undertaking a PhD project looking at the use of augmentative technology in the healing of limb-threatening diabetic foot ulcers.
We welcome a new speaker, Lusi Sheehan who is discussing the role of the pharmacist in wound care. Lusi is a credentialed Wound Care Clinician and accredited Home Medicines Review pharmacist. She has a postgraduate degree in Wound Care management and helped establish pharmacy-based Wound & Compression Clinics in Perth, Western Australia, where she provides collaborative care to the community. Lusi is the current Education Liaison member of the Western Australian branch of the Wounds Australia committee. Lusi created ‘The Wound Educator’ on social media pages to improve wound care literacy in the community, and minimise harm caused by wounds. In 2023 she created the ‘Wound Care Course for Pharmacists & Team.’ She received the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2017 for establishing a pharmacy-led Wound Care & Compression Clinic and the PSA Early Career Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2019 for development of Professional Services.
We welcome a new speaker, Frank Guerriero who is discussing Peripheral Arterial Disease. Frank is the Nurse Practitioner for the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department at Flinders Medical Centre situated in Adelaide, South Australia and he is currently undertaking a PhD project looking at the use of augmentative technology in the healing of limb-threatening diabetic foot ulcers.
We welcome back Bronwen Lafferty, Bronwen was a District Nurse then qualified as a Tissue Viability Nurse and currently works for ConvaTec, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners. Bronwen is discussing Biofilms, what they are, why they are a problem and how they can be managed.
The speaker on this important topic is Sam Smith, Sam currently works Flen Health, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners. She became a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist in 2012 and has retained her passion for wound care. In this episode Sam is discussing the lower limb recommendations for care when red flags are highlighted.
Listen to Dan Grimmer, Pamela Penn and Tim Robinson discussing Academic Health Science Network. Dan Grimmer is one of our Leg Club Industry Partners working for 3M and has been in the industry for nine years. Pamela Penn also works for 3M and has a wealth of experience within the healthcare sector. Tim Robinson is the Commercial Director for the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
Our second podcast recorded by Jonathan Griffiths-Reeve who is a mature student at the University of East Anglia and is currently studying for his MSc. In this podcast Jonathan talks about managing stress, both physical and mental.
Listen to our new speaker, Jonathan Griffiths-Reeve. Jonathan is a mature student at the University of East Anglia and is currently studying for his MSc. He is discussing his experiences as a mature nursing student.
Join Dilshara Suriyarachchi and Rosalind Birt who are discussing Falls Prevention. Dilshara and Rosalind and both Physiotherapists who work in a rehab hospital. Dilshara has 10 years’ experience and Rosalind over 30 years. Both of them find the work rewarding with enjoy helping to get people back on their feet and improving their confidence. REFERENCES: 1. Lindy Clemson & Megan Swann (2008), Stepping On: Building confidence and reducing falls, a community-based program for older people, Sydney University Press 2. Bradley, C (2013) Trends in Hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 1999-00 to 2010-11 3. Dept. of Health & Ageing, (2011), Don’t Fall for it 4. Harvey, LA & Close, JCT (2013) Trends in fall-related hospitalisations in persons aged 65 years and over, NSW, 1988-1999, Sydney Falls & Injury Prevention Group, Neuroscience Research Australia, 2013 5. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Community Health Services, Safe Over 60 Project, Health Promotion Unit 6. NSW Falls Prevention program, 2017, Active and healthy http://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/ 7. Better Health Channel, 2018, Older People – preventing falls at home www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/falls-prevention-at-home 8. Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Inc 2015, acra.net.au 9.National heart foundation of Australia, walking.heartfoundation.org.au, Accessed Nov 2018
We welcome a new speaker, Amy Taylor. Amy is a solicitor and works for Ellisons Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. In this podcast Amy is discussing why she joined the Pop Chorus and the benefits of singing to her mental and physical well-being.
We are delighted to welcome a new speaker, Helen Wood who gives a fascinating insight into the role of the Occupational Therapist. Helen graduated from Cumberland College of Health Sciences in 1989. She then moved to the United States and worked in adult rehabilitation in a large hospital in Washington D.C. She has focused her career on neurological rehabilitation and after return to Australia she obtained her Masters Of Occupational Therapy at The University of Sydney. Helen has presented at numerous conferences both domestically and overseas and has co-authored a publication on autologous transplant. She has taught undergraduate occupational therapy students and has worked for many years completing medicolegal assessments for clients seeking compensation through the legal system. Helen's area of specialization is in adult neurological rehabilitation and traumatic brain injury. She currently works in her own private practice and in a private hospital working with adults with neurological impairments.
We welcome a new speaker, Bronwen Lafferty who is discussing “Wound Hygiene – What can it do for you” which defines chronic or hard to heal wounds with an early anti-biofilm intervention strategy. Bronwen was a District Nurse then qualified as a Tissue Viability Nurse and currently works for ConvaTec, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners.
We welcome two new speakers, Emmanuel Nola from CD Medical one of our Leg Club Industry Partners and Juliette Blenman, a tissue viability lead nurse at North East London Foundation Trust, Waltham Forest. Emmanuel and Juliette are discussing sickle cell disease and leg ulceration. This covers what causes sickle cell disease and why this may lead to leg ulceration.
We welcome a new speaker Mr Mike Hoskins who is Chair of the Leg Club Foundation and has a long association with the charity as he was instrumental in its inception in 2004. Mike is discussing the benefits of cycling. This interesting podcast not only covers the physical aspects of cycling but the little know benefits to your mental health.
We welcome a new speaker, Dr Jemell Geraghty. Jemell is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and leads the Person-Centred Care & Tissue Viability module at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London and has been collaborating with King’s College since 2011. In this podcast Jemell supports people who are living with leg ulcers or are at risk of a leg ulcer reoccurring and discusses the journey your leg ulcer will go through.