242 | How Does Scar Tissue Heal & What Can We Do to Help?
Welcome to Episode 242 of The Optimal Body Podcast
How Does Scar Tissue Heal & What Can We Do to Help?
Got Scar tissue? Is there anything you can do? DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 steps. As they dive into hypertrophic or keloid scars as the least favourable scar, they explain the different types of scars and how topical creams, cryotherapy, and lasers work as techniques that address scar tissues. Then, they emphasize the importance of movement and mobilization as ways to prevent hypertrophic scar tissue and re-model scar tissue. Tune in to learn more!
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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:
3:24 – What is scar tissue?
4:50 – Scar tissue from surgeries
6:48 – Phases of tissue healing
9:31 – Hypertrophic/ Keloid Scars
10:47 – Types of scars
12:27 – Techniques to promote healing
18:33 – Importance of early mobilization
19:41 – Approaching pre-existing scar tissue
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