LegsMatter
@LegsMatter
We’re a coalition of healthcare organisations that have come together to make lower leg and foot conditions a higher priority for everyone. #legsmatter
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http://legsmatter.org 18-04-2018 04:50:11
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Thrilled to be launch this new BLS pathway EWMA Wounds UK Society of Tissue Viability LegsMatter Rebecca Elwell Margaret Sneddon
Have you seen our new publication 'Lower Limb and Leg Ulcer Assessment and Management' - an indispensable resource for HCPs in primary and secondary care, a practical and accessible guide to treating and managing leg ulcers. Order here acceleratecic.com/lower-limb-and… #couragetocompress
Do you have #lipoedema ? here’s some common symptoms: Large shaped legs, cuffs around ankles, Swollen legs that easily bruise + are painful to touch, Excess tissue gathered around knees and on inner thighs, Size doesn’t reduce with diet or exercise?? #lipedema #talklipoedema
Absolutely fantastic to see our Joint Chair Alison Hopkins from Accelerate join the EWMA council - congratulations Alison 👏👏👏 #legsmatter
The updated Essentials of the Foot at Risk module is now live! portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Deta… #FootUlcers #LowerLimb
Are you involved in diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis in a UK DFU MDT service? We are looking to validate DOMINO-DFU study site practice nationally and would be really grateful if you could spare 15mins to complete this survey VSGBI Diabetic Foot Special Interest Group Fran Game
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If you care for someone with a venous leg ulcer, the National Wound Care Strategy Programme compression resource for people with wounds is now available in languages to suit a range of preferences: nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/compression-re…
#CompressionTherapy #VenousLegUlcers
Helen Bevan discussing 'rocking the boat, and staying in it'. Bringing about change in clinical practice Society of Tissue Viability EWMA #powertochange #wounds
It has been fantastic to see everyone at the 34th European Wound Management Association (EWMA) conference this week! ewma.org/ewma-conferenc… #WoundHealing #WoundcareEducation EWMA Society of Tissue Viability
Day 3 #EWMA2024 great presentations from Samantha Holloway on skin tears and Alison Hopkins on leg ulcer harm and the need for therapeutic compression lots to think about.
Our amazing Society of Tissue Viability Trustees Ina Farrelly and samantharooney telling us about the importance of mobility and exercise in wound healing. Great demonstrations guys!! #EWMA2024