Perth Scar and Pain Clinic

01/04/2022

If you have a scar you’re unhappy with and would like to participate in a clinical trial, please contact the team at the Fiona Wood Foundation. The cream they’ve developed looks very promising.

This is your chance to help – we are seeking participants in the Perth metro area who have a visible scar (it doesn’t have to be a burn scar), to participate in a trial to reduce scarring. More information is posted below ⤵️

You can also help us by sharing or tagging our post – let’s get this post out there!

If you are interested, please contact the research team on 0480 370 824 or FSH.BurnResearch@health.wa.gov.au

28/12/2021

Adhesions following abdominal surgery can be debilitating but new preventative measures are being developed!

Up to 90% of patients who undergo open abdominal or pelvic surgery develop postoperative adhesions, or scar tissue. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical approaches can reduce the severity of the adhesions, but the scar tissue still forms. The cellular response to injury—even intentional injury...

23/12/2021

New research on thinking errors in depression.

21/12/2021

We cannot simply put negative and stressful experiences out of mind and replace them with happy thoughts. We need to understand, accept, and validate these emotions as real and as meaningful…

We need to accept and validate negative emotions as meaningful.

11/10/2021

Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice

09/08/2021

"Our appearance might be changed, but our personalities still shine bright. We do not let our scars define who we are."

15/07/2021

Most of us can point to a few unwanted scars on our bodies. Every scar tells a story, but people are spending billions of dollars each year trying to hide or get rid of them [1]. What if there was …

21/06/2021

The shock of a cancer diagnosis can hit hard. Your thrown into a whirlwind of numerous appointments with doctors and specialists whilst trying to understand what will be happening over the next few weeks/months. It is an emotional rollercoaster and can be very exhausting. It is important to take a breath and consider what you need to get you through. This is the first step in cancer rehab. Taking control of at least one aspect in your life and holding onto that control is important. Everyone is different, and our needs and priorities are very personal. Engaging in something that is important to you, whether it be exercise, art, meditation, lunch with friends or whatever, can help keep you grounded through the process and empower you to make it through the tough times whilst still enjoying life inbetween. Cancer rehab starts at diagnosis, and continues through whilst you receive various surgeries and/or treatment. After your treatments have finished, we’re still here for you, to help get your life back on track. Helen is an accredited Pinc and Steel cancer rehabilitation therapist and is more than happy to help you navigate this process.

27/03/2021

Harvard research teams find a promising new approach that uses direct mechanical stimulation to repair severely damaged skeletal muscles.

01/03/2021

Finally got to dress up in my funny gown to receive my Doctorate! Thanks to my 4 boys and hubby for being so patient and understanding over the last 4.5 years!! Love you 5 to bits!! ❤️❤️