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

Clinical Consideration
The authors utilize personal device technology to help reinforce or support
the provision of client self or homecare instructions. Instead of providing
verbal instructions at the end of a treatment session and/or static handouts
with exercise illustrations, the client is encouraged to audio- or videorecord
any self/homecare measures so that they can review as often as
needed. The authors have noticed a notable shift in compliance and/or
engagement with clients who have video-taped ‘how to’, a homecare
measure on their smartphone. The authors also admit to YouTube usage, as
there are some great informative presentations and exercise, how to, clips
available. Clients tend to welcome professionally scrutinized and useful
links.
Relevancy
In addition to the judicious use of technology, the authors have found that it is
helpful to get to know the client a bit before beginning the self/homecare
information-sharing process to any great degree. Some clients may be eager for
information and/or measures while others may require a more gradual or
minimalistic introduction or approach.
The authors suggest refraining from providing extensive client self/homecare
measures after the initial treatment, with the exception of basic measures to
facilitate the treatment or minimize the possibility of post-treatment soreness.
Getting to know the client a bit better will provide valuable insight as to how
best to communicate or present selfcare measures. Recall as students, some of us
show a preference for visual, auditory, kinesthetic or tactile learning; this applies
to clients as well.
Research may support that a particular measure derives the best outcome;
however, if the client views the measure as irrelevant or unrealistic, the