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Wounds to parts of the body that contain a joint can be slower to heal. Movement in these areas make it difficult for the body’s healing process to “flow” as intended, due to disruption of the repairing tissues. Other areas with more movement, such as the hands, feet and face can also heal slowly. This […]

What is this? A Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your Uterus (Womb). This surgery may need to be performed for a number of reasons, usually if all other treatments have been unsuccessful. Most women who need to have this procedure are aged 40-50. It can used to treat a number of gynaecological problems such

Your skin is your largest and heaviest organ and has a surface area of between 1.5 and 2m square. It is soft and flexible and performs a number of very important functions. These include Protection from the outside environment, Thermal regulation, Detection of sensation and Preventing Infection. It is made up of three layers –

Many of us feel our skin drying out during the winter months. This is usually due to being indoors more with artificial heat and less moisture in the air. Lower temperatures can also cause our tissues to shrink and tighten. This puts pressure on nerves and as different types of tissue react at different speeds,

Collagen Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It accounts for about 30% of our protein composition and could be seen as the glue that holds us together. Our body makes this collagen by breaking down the protein

Spine Facts The human spine consists of 33 interlocking bones known as Vertebrae. This chain also involves more than 100 joints, 220 ligaments and 120 muscles. Often, medical professionals and therapists split the spine into 5 sections. These are called (from the top down) – Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum and Coccyx. The Spine’s main function

We all know that scars look and feel different from the skin they have replaced, but they also react differently to the sun. Now that Summer is here and we are trying to spend at least part of the day outside, extra care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight on all scars and particularly

What is a Mastectomy? A Mastectomy is the medical name for the surgical removal of one or both breasts. It is usually performed as a treatment or preventative measure for breast cancer in both women and men. A Mastectomy is often recommended when the tumour is large or there are multiple tumours throughout the breast.

We all want our wounds to heal quickly and neatly but it’s a complicated process and sometimes other factors can slow it down. Slow wound healing often causes more scarring as the body gets stuck in the Proliferative phase which is when the new tissue is built. Here are some things that can slow down

Whatever our age, we all want to have the healthiest skin that we can achieve. Following these general tips should help you enjoy a smoother skin and may help to make your scars less noticeable: Stay hydrated. Drinking water improves your skin’s elasticity while reducing the signs of dryness and roughness. Eat foods high in