What is it?

The deep oscillation machine is an innovative yet non-invasive piece of technology that we can offer our clients here at CancerCare. Deep oscillation works through massage at a deeper tissue layer than massage alone can reach. As well as aiding relaxation and providing pain relief, it helps with lymphoedema and scar massage.

What does it involve?

The machine provides a deep yet gentle and powerful electromechanical therapy permeating up to 8cms in depth. It can only be operated by trained therapists who use it in conjunction with scar tissue massage. The deep oscillation machine can be used on various parts of the body, including on larger limbs like the leg and arm, and the more vulnerable areas of skin such as on the face. It is a portable device meaning it can used to help clients at home and in hospital if needed.

How can it help?

It has clinically proven physiological benefits such as reducing pain and inflammation, reabsorbing swelling, encouraging wound healing, fibrosis reduction, improving trophicity, rubor reduction, improving quality of tissue, reducing oedema, detoxification and improving mobility.

It can be used in combination with routine surgery aftercare in oncology, and due to its gentle effect, it is used as a first line therapy for conditions including mastectomy.

Deep oscillation can also support physical and mental relaxation.