There isn’t anything more refreshing than being outside on a nice summer day. For walks, games of softball, or pool time, kids of all ages come out to play in the sun. Unfortunately, children and adults are susceptible to cuts and scrapes during outdoor activities.
Scar tissue is created after the top layer of skin—the dermis—is damaged. The body produces collagen fibers that help repair the damaged area of the dermis. This collagen is thicker than regular skin and typically has a lighter or darker color than the surrounding skin.
Cancer and cancer treatments take a heavy toll on the body. Patients often report feeling tired and fatigued. If you’re feeling like less than yourself while fighting cancer, you’re not alone.
Now that you’ve gone through delivery and have your baby in your arms, balancing motherhood and self care is the new normal. So, while you’re taking care of the needs of that little bundle of joy, your postpartum body has needs too.
Healthcare professionals rely on both cryotherapy (cold therapy) and thermal therapy (heat therapy) to manage pain, control inflammation, and promote faster recovery. While both methods support healing, they work through different physiological mechanisms.
Traditionally, methods such as icing, elevating the injured limb, and lymphatic massage have been used to manage swelling. However, modern therapeutic techniques are gaining traction among clinicians for their ability to provide longer-lasting relief. One such method is the use of kinesiology tape, a flexible, elastic tape designed to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.
When you think of pelvic health, the first thing that might come to mind is women’s health. While pelvic floor disorders impact ¼ women in the United States, men are also impacted by pelvic health. Defined as the wellness of the pelvic area, having ‘good pelvic health’ is to be in a state without any injury or illness.
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