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Functional performance post-burns: Don’t forget the impact of scars on multiple joints!
Observing the impact of scars on multiple joints is important to asses functional independence of burn patients.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Saying goodbye and letting go... Helping patients discontinue the use of pressure garments
How can the therapist help prepare the patient’s transition towards a new pressure garment-free life and how to deal with concerns.

Yu-Li SUNG
Feb 10, 20235 min read


Pressure garments and wounds. To use or not to use?
Why it's important to consider wounds when deciding whether pressure garments are an appropriate pressure therapy intervention.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Sep 29, 20224 min read


Exercises for the distal interphalangeal joint? Use caution and avoid passive flexion exercises!
Caution is required when exercising to avoid secondary damage to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints post-burn injury.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Dealing with hypertrophic scars on the dorsal aspect of the forefoot
A case to illustrate key points Chen-Jui HSU, Occupational Therapist, Taipei Rehabilitation Center, Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation...

Chen-Jui HSU
Jun 1, 20222 min read


What makes the safe position safe? Part 2
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of the wrist and thumb.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
May 2, 20222 min read


What makes the safe position safe? Part 1
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of MP and IP joints.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Apr 12, 20223 min read


How to make a mouth dilator using metal wire
In this video, we will show you how to make a simple mouth dilator using metal wire to provide horizontal stretch to scars around the mouth.

Yu-Chieh TSENG
Mar 22, 20221 min read


Helping therapists build knowledge, skills and confidence
Since 2013, Sunshine Foundation has been working closely with a local organization in Chennai, India to help set up a Recovery and Care ...

Sunshine Foundation
Nov 11, 20192 min read


Therapists from Nicaragua visit Sunshine
Sunshine welcomed two physical therapists working with Asociación Pro-Niños Quemados de Nicaragua for a one-week study visit.

Sunshine Foundation
Oct 31, 20181 min read


Sunshine organizes training in Taiwan for burn therapists from Latin America
unshine Foundation organized in Taipei a training for burn therapists from Latin America on the topic of rehabilitation of the burned hand.

Sunshine Foundation
Sep 19, 20183 min read


Sunshine publishes textbook on burn rehabilitation
Sunshine Foundation launched the book Burn Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice, to share its clinical burn rehabilitation experience.

Sunshine Foundation
Jul 30, 20182 min read


Helping 500 women burn survivors in India rebuild their lives
Sunshine has provided technical support for the establishment of a Recovery and Healing Center for Indian women burn survivors in Chennai.

Sunshine Foundation
Dec 31, 20152 min read
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