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Pressure garment wearing sequence: Is sequence of wearing really important?

Sequence for wearing garments can impact the therapeutic effect of pressure therapy.

Is it OK wearing pressure garments during rehabilitation exercises?

We will explain when pressure garments should be removed or kept on during rehabilitation exercises and key points to pay attention to.

Three factors to consider in regards to the “23 hours” general rule for pressure garment wear time

Three factors to consider regarding the 23 hours rule for wearing pressure garments.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Pockets on pressure garments?!? No, it’s not a decoration.

Pocket sewed inside pressure garments to place an insert made of sponge or thick material can increase pressure in concave areas.

Easy and inexpensive palmar inserts made of jeans

Learn how to make easy and inexpensive palmar inserts by using jeans that can be used underneath pressure garment gloves to control scars.