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possible. As a result, scar tissue is collagen, giving the scar a flatter, 2. Cupping therapy: small flexible
No Bones About It produced. Collagen fibres are laid smoother, paler appearance. cups are used to bring blood flow to
Physio Talk! down to repair the damaged area. Physiotherapy can help in the the scar and surrounding area. This
Collagen is a strong, tensile fibre management of scars by changing allows the tissue to soften, reducing
(think of scaffolding) which allows and speeding up the scar healing tension and restriction.
the tissue to heal itself quickly. process. 3. Gua Sha treatment: involves
Kristen MacDonell,
MScPT, HBKin The collagen fibres are laid down How Can Physiotherapy Help? using a tool to rub the skin in long
in a more random pattern than the 1. Scar massage: as the scar strokes, aimed at moving energy
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, original tissue allowing the area to is healing, scar massage has a known as chi around the body. It
is a local registered Physiotherapist close up quicker and the tissue to beneficial role in preventing may help to break down scar and
and Owner of MacDonell Family be stronger in that area. However, adhesion and helping in the connective tissue and improve
Physiotherapy. due to the thicker and random production of collagen. Also, the movement in joints.
Rub Off on Me. fibres, there is a risk of adhesions to mechanical stress on the scar helps 4. Ultrasound therapy: a modality
Talking: Scar Management the surrounding tissues, restricted in realigning the collagen. There are using sound waves which promotes
When skin and soft tissue are movement, pain, and an unpleasant numerous techniques to massage healing in the inflammatory stage.
damaged, through injury or surgery, appearance. the scar tissue including applying It can help stimulate synthesis
the body heals itself and attempts With time, collagen fibres are perpendicular pressure to, in of growth factors, that in turn
to close the open area as quickly as replaced with more organized circular motions, or along the scar. Continued on page 16

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