[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

PREFACE
More people are surviving traumatic events than ever before and sometimes
survival can come with a price, in the form of detrimental scars.
Scars are not obligated to be problematic. In fact our bodies have an amazing,
innate capacity to heal wounds. However, the process does not always unfold
seamlessly and the end product is not always ideal. And sometimes scars can be
disingenuous, on the surface all may look good however, below the surface the
person’s reality can be a whole other story.
We wrote this book to help the myriad of patients whose journey of healing and
recovery doesn’t stop when their wounds are stitched and healed-over.
Facilitating the healing of wounds and minimizing the aesthetic, emotional and
functional impact of pathophysiological scars on the patient constitutes a central
focus of the authors’ clinical practice.
We have woven client stories, clinical anecdotes and relevant research into each
chapter in an effort to give full credence to the scientific, technical and
empathetic elements of the work.
In this book you will also find a robust chapter on communication and the
therapeutic relationship, because we recognize that as a healing tool, establishing
respectful connection, cultivating our patients’ sense of trust, and our words can
be every bit as therapeutic as our hands.
Whether you have a private practice, practice in a multi-modal clinical setting,
are an urban or rural therapist and no matter where you are on this planet, the
material covered in this book is relevant to your practice, because wounds and
scars are universal. And scar tissue that interferes with structure and function
and adversely impacts quality of life can be safely addressed by a professional,
properly trained massage therapist.
Our aim is to provide other therapists with an evidence-informed guide that will