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Nov 54 min read

Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability? Balancing scar protection and scar control

How to balance the need for pressure therapy for burn scars (scar control), with the need to protect fragile and unstable scars?

Oct 171 min read

Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability?How to select pressure therapy interventions based on scar stability

We discuss how to choose among different interventions for pressure therapy for burn scars when scar stability is not optimal.

Oct 25 min read

Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability? Options in relation to scar stability requirements

Discover pressure therapy options for burn scars. Learn about considerations for scar stability and effective intervention.

Aug 8, 20232 min read

Pressure garment wearing sequence: Is sequence of wearing really important?

Sequence for wearing garments can impact the therapeutic effect of pressure therapy.

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Is it OK wearing pressure garments during rehabilitation exercises?

We will explain when pressure garments should be removed or kept on during rehabilitation exercises and key points to pay attention to.

Jul 6, 20234 min read

Three factors to consider in regards to the “23 hours” general rule for pressure garment wear time

Three factors to consider regarding the 23 hours rule for wearing pressure garments.

Feb 10, 20235 min read

Saying goodbye and letting go... Helping patients discontinue the use of pressure garments

How can the therapist help prepare the patient’s transition towards a new pressure garment-free life and how to deal with concerns.

Sep 29, 20224 min read

Pressure garments and wounds. To use or not to use?

Why it's important to consider wounds when deciding whether pressure garments are an appropriate pressure therapy intervention.

Mar 8, 20223 min read

Pockets on pressure garments?!? No, it’s not a decoration.

Pocket sewed inside pressure garments to place an insert made of sponge or thick material can increase pressure in concave areas.