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

Clinical Consideration
According to Christian et al. 2006:
A variety of stress paradigms, wounding techniques, and methods of
healing assessment have clearly established that psychological stress
slows healing. Dysregulation of both glucocorticoid and cytokine
function are key biological links between stress and healing. The
potential clinical impact of stress on wound healing is notable, with
important implications in the context of surgery and other wounds.
Therefore, evidence suggests that interventions designed to reduce
stress and its concomitants can prevent stress-induced impairments in
healing.
Research supporting MTs impact on stress and anxiety as well as emerging
research suggesting MT may improve immune function, affirm MT as a
worthwhile consideration in wound healing protocols.