Burns (tight skin)
A definition of Burns (tight skin)
After a second or third degree burn, the skin and connective tissue often shrinks during the healing stages. As the fibrous connective tissue begins to harden, becoming stiff, it will decrease movement of the affected joint. As the connective tissue (tendons and ligaments) was shortened during the trauma/ burn, it can also become elongated through a low-load, prolonged-duration stretch. A Dynasplint® System is specifically designed to mimic therapists’ hands and provide a gradual stretch to the stiff joint, restoring range of motion. If you have suffered from a severe burn, you may want to consider using a Dynasplint® System to aid you in the recovery process. Select your burn area from the "Browse Products" area at left.
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