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What is silicone and how do you use it to treat scars?

What is silicone and how do you use it to treat scars?

Silicone sheets are used for the treatment and prevention of abnormal scars. The self-adhesive sheets, made from medical silicone, ensure that scars become smoother, more supple and thinner. They also help reduce other scar complaints such as hypertrophic and keloid...

Scar Products – Skin oils by Naqi

Scar Products – Skin oils by Naqi

Naqi Skin Repair Oil This is recommended from 2-3 weeks after surgery. The scar must be closed and healed efore use. What does this product do? Stimulates skin regeneration process in the case of scars and striae. Optimises the barrier function. Promotes skin...

What is LymphaTouch for Scar Treatment?

What is LymphaTouch for Scar Treatment?

What is LymphaTouch for Scar Therapy? LymphaTouch is a medical device which produces a negative pressure, or vacuum, on the skin to stimulate lymphatic drainage and treat scars. Controlling the negative pressure allows us to work with your body to help remove excess...

Post operative treatment of Carpal tunnel syndrome

Post operative treatment of Carpal tunnel syndrome

Postoperative care and physiotherapy play crucial roles in the successful treatment and rehabilitation of patients who undergo carpal tunnel decompression surgery. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition characterised by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist,...

Why does my heel hurt? Plantar Fasciitis and Physiotherapy

Why does my heel hurt? Plantar Fasciitis and Physiotherapy

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition, affecting one in ten adults over the age of 50, that affects the foot's sole, particularly the heel. The Plantar facia is actually a thick band of tissue which holds the long tendons in the sole of the feet in place.It runs...

How to prepare for orthopaedic surgery

How to prepare for orthopaedic surgery

It is very normal to feel rather overwhelmed and anxious if your surgeon has recommended surgery. The goal of orthopaedic surgery is to relieve your pain, improve your range of movement and so allow you to return to the activities you love (and possibly a few that you...