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betterwounds
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Healing after Surgery Resources
A compilation of resources to help you heal faster from home created by a certified wound specialist.
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betterwounds
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
How to apply ointment to open wounds and incisions
Use ointments on wounds and incisions without creating an issue.
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betterwounds
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
What to put on your wound?
Knowing what to put on your wound can raise a lot of questions. Especially when everyone you ask has a different opinion. Some basic...
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betterwounds
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Boosting wound healing is possible at home with stimulation
Boosting wound healing needs proper nutrition, mobility and electrical stimulation may help.
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betterwounds
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
Dark Incisions should not be ignored!
When you first notice your new incision is going dark, that's the time to spring into action to prevent further breakdown.
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betterwounds
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
Caring for your new closed incision
In the early first few weeks after your surgery, it is a key time in your healing. Obviously, you want this incision to stay closed and...
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betterwounds
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
Getting rid of this yellow stuff!
Yellow tissue in wounds is usually called slough or maybe fibrin. It is necrotic tissue. If the wound is a very large or deep opening,...
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betterwounds
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Prevent swelling after surgery
Swelling is a natural phenomenon after a procedure. It's a traumatic event and part of the body finding homeostasis again is to attempt...
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betterwounds
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Did you know that Physical Therapists can do wound care?
PT's may not be the first thought to heal your wound PT's are absolutely qualified to perform many wound care tasks plus improve mobility!
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betterwounds
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Holistic adjunctive modality to enhance wound healing
If you are already working a specialist, following all the recommendations for nutrition and activity, and are still having delayed...
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betterwounds
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Honey, Hydrogel, Enzyme or Sharp? Do you need a debridement?
If you have an open wound you may need debridement to help the body heal it faster. Debridement is the removal of any non-viable or dead...
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betterwounds
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Dark Incisions should not be ignored!
When incisions go dark it is always a cause for concern. It can be a sign of ischemia or lack of blood flow. If ischemia is not addressed...
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Better Wellness
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Targeted Cryotherapy to revitalize your body and cut through the pain, inflammation & swelling
Target Cryotherapy to revitalize your body and cut through the pain, inflammation & swelling now in Troy & Saratoga Springs
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betterwounds
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Scar Care and when to start
One of the most common questions is "How do I get the best-looking scar?" First thing first, You must wait until your wound is completely...
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