Understanding Body Composition Outputs and Case Study Review

Maree O’Conner
Physiotherapist, Victorian Lymphoedema Practice, Founder Lymphoedema Education Solutions

Maree is a physiotherapist and established the Victorian Lymphoedema Practice (VLP) in 1992. She has close to 30 years of experience in the area of lymphoedema and also physiotherapy following breast cancer management. She has worked in both the private and public sectors and has always embraced change in lymphoedema management based on evidence-based practice. Her involvement in lymphoedema has not only been from a clinical perspective. She was part of the steering committee that established the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) and served as their first president. She has also been on numerous committees and working parties concerning lymphoedema both internationally and nationally at a state and federal level. Maree established Lymphoedema Education Solutions (LES) which delivers lymphoedema courses for health professionals. There are over 1000 health professionals that receive monthly information from LES. She enjoys teaching and making it an authentic learning experience as well as speaking at health professional and public seminars.

Adam Brown
Key Accounts Executive, ImpediMed

With over 15 years’ experience using bioimpedance spectroscopy technology, Adam’s background in exercise and sports science has contributed to a better understanding of body composition outputs. Having performed 1000’s of measurements, Adam has seen firsthand the impact body composition measurements can have on maximizing patient health. Adam also brings over 10 years of business management experience, 5 of those with ImpediMed Ltd. He is highly passionate about the benefits of body composition for clinicians and patients alike.