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Understanding the Limitations of Pressure Garments in Burn Scar Management and How to Mitigate Them
Understand what are the limitations of pressure garments in burn scar management and learn strategies to mitigate them.

Yu-Li SUNG
Jan 95 min read


Special Considerations for Pressure Garments in Children with Burns
Learn about the benefits, as well as special considerations for pressure garments in children with burns.

Yu-Li SUNG
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Timing of Pressure Garment Measurement and Use: Key Considerations for Burn Rehabilitation Therapists
Discover essential tips to optimize the timing of pressure garment measurement and use in burn rehabilitation.

Yu-Li SUNG
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Gauze Wrapping for Post-Burn Hand Management: Clinical Considerations for Burn Therapists
Learn how gauze wrapping for post-burn hand management supports provides gentle compression for edema and scar control—ideal for resource-limited settings. Also watch our step-by-step guide.

Shiou-Han Yang
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Safe and Effective Use of Coban for Post-Burn Management of Hand Edema and Scar Control
Thinking about using Coban in post-burn hand management? Here's what therapists need to know about safety, skin protection, and when not to wrap, as well as a full step-by-step demonstration video.

Shiou-Han Yang
Aug 27, 20254 min read


Pressure level of pressure garments: Is tighter really better?
Explore the pressure level of pressure garments and discover why tighter isn't always better. Learn about optimal pressure levels.

Yu-Li SUNG
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Addressing Post-Burn Fingernail Deformities Caused by Dorsal Scar Contractures
We examine the physical and functional impact of post-burn fingernail deformities, as well as what are the interventions to prevent or manage fingernail deformities.

Sunshine Foundation
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Understanding the Risk Factors for Burn Hypertrophic Scar Development
Learn about key factors that influence hypertrophic scar development and scar outcomes.

Yu-Chieh TSENG
Feb 10, 20254 min read


Challenges of Pressure Therapy for Shoulder Burn Scars
Learn what are the challenges for pressure therapy for shoulder burn scars and what side effects commonly occur.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jan 10, 20254 min read


Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability? Balancing scar protection and scar control
How to balance the need for pressure therapy for burn scars (scar control), with the need to protect fragile and unstable scars?

Vita TU
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability?How to select pressure therapy interventions based on scar stability
We discuss how to choose among different interventions for pressure therapy for burn scars when scar stability is not optimal.

Vita TU
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Pressure therapy for burn scars: What are the considerations for scar stability? Options in relation to scar stability requirements
Discover pressure therapy options for burn scars. Learn about considerations for scar stability and effective intervention.

Vita TU
Oct 2, 20245 min read


Ripple effect: How tension from adjacent burn scars affects shoulder joint movement
Discover the hidden impact of tension from adjacent burn scars on skin and joint movement.

Vita TU
Jun 18, 20241 min read


How do burn hypertrophic scars on the back of fingers affect joint movements?
Explore challenges in treating burn hypertrophic scars on dorsum of finger, and how compromised skin extensibility affects joint movement.

Vita TU
Mar 5, 20241 min read


The time factor: Understanding the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development
In this article, we discuss the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development, as well as key precautions to prevent them.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jan 15, 20244 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching of dorsal scars of the hands
Use crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching, to achieve combined flexion of joints for dorsal scars on hands.

Vita TU
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Pressure garment wearing sequence: Is sequence of wearing really important?
Sequence for wearing garments can impact the therapeutic effect of pressure therapy.

Yu-Li SUNG
Aug 8, 20232 min read


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.

Yu-Li SUNG
Jul 18, 20232 min read


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.

Yu-Li SUNG
Jul 6, 20234 min read


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
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