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

Clinical Consideration
Trauma can be life-altering on many levels. Following significant trauma
or injury, it is not unusual for a client to feel betrayed by their body.
Movement and activity that previously were accomplished with ease can
be experienced as arduous and painful and this can erode a person’s sense
of somatic trust, the confidence that our body will perform at the level we
need it to. Eroded trust is generally accompanied by fear and anxiety,
which can drive sympathetic nervous system (SNS) hyperactivity. When
working with clients who have experienced significant trauma/injury, one
important consideration is assisting the client with regaining their sense of
confidence in their body’s ability to function, and function as close to painfree
as possible. The authors have found this component of care to be
integral to the client’s recovery, sense of wellbeing and quality of life.
Selfcare Maintenance, Monitoring and Management
Maintenance, monitoring and management are key concepts of self care (Riegel
et al. 2012).