Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy

06/04/2026

Recognizing Symptoms of Lipoedema
"⚠️ Symptoms of lipoedema include painful, easy-bruising fat deposits that feel nodular under the skin, swelling that worsens during the day, and a 'column-like' leg appearance. Unlike regular weight gain, it spares the feet and hands. If this sounds familiar, seek help early! Our practice at Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy offers strategies to reduce discomfort and enhance wellbeing. "

02/04/2026

What is Lipoedema?
"🚨 Have you heard of lipoedema? It's a chronic condition where abnormal fat builds up in the legs, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes arms—often painful and disproportionate, unaffected by diet or exercise. It primarily affects women and can impact mobility and self-esteem. At Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy, we help manage it to improve your quality of life. Awareness starts here! "

30/03/2026

Multi-Layered Lymphoedema Bandaging
"🩹 Multi-layered lymphoedema bandaging in CDT provides targeted compression to reduce swelling intensively, especially in acute phases. This technique, combined with our other services, helps reshape limbs and improve circulation. Available at Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy, it's a cornerstone for lasting results. Contact us to start your journey to reduced swelling! "

26/03/2026

The best thing to do while sitting through hours of stupid work education videos is create AI images.

26/03/2026

Look what AI helped me with today!!
I love this one!

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

Compression Garment Prescription
"🧦 Compression garments are essential in CDT—they apply gentle pressure to prevent fluid re-accumulation and support daily activities. We at Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy assess and prescribe the perfect fit for your needs, ensuring comfort and effectiveness against persistent swelling. Step into better management today! "

23/03/2026

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
"👐 Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle massage technique in CDT that stimulates lymph flow and reduces fluid buildup. Perfect for persistent swelling, it eases discomfort and prepares the body for further therapy. Offered at Marzanne Rautenbach Occupational Therapy, our skilled OTs provide personalized MLD sessions. Experience the soothing relief! "

23/03/2026

I have found the wrist fracture patients have the highest amount of FEAR-PAIN-ANXIETY-FATIGUE and often Depression this is why!
It is not the fracture that is the problem it is the skin and the sensory nerves!! Highest number of PAIN receptors are in the SKIN!! Never let it get stuck!

22/03/2026

So if you have taken my classes in the last 4-5 years you should know my friend Tammy McKee.
She is an amazing OT/ CHT and lymphatic therapist who helps with my registration and my class coordination( literally could not teach without her)
So she has published a fantastic E book for BREAST CANCER Survivors which is a must have!!
Especially for women who do not have access to scar work or healthcare. I highly recommend this book as it is written with love and great care and passion for this community. Please pass on to patients, friends, family members this fantastic, easy to guide to helping feeling normal in your skin again!

Here is the link https://handsabovetherapy.etsy.com/listing/4434293030/unbound-breast-cancer-surgery-recovery

19/03/2026

The SKIN is the largest organ in the body with the most sensory receptors! I was able to put the langers lines over the fascia line image from the Anatomy Trains( Thomas Myers) to show what I visualize when treating my patients. I meticulously work with tiny tools and tuning forks to free the the skin in the directions of these lines to eliminate PAIN, improve ROM, strength, speed and coordination. As the primary sensory system -nerves in the skin will be responsible for the fascia, muscle and joints movements below the area it covers. The tighter the skin, or more adherent to an area the more limited the function. This is true for not just orthopedic but neurological patients.
Therapy is based on retraining the muscles and joints but SHOULD BE FOCUSED on the skin that is above the muscles and joints- since that is where most of the information is coming from!