Burn Patient Provides Testimonial On Effectiveness of Deep Oscillation Therapy
In 2019, I had an accident, suffering third degree burns to my face, arms and upper torso, resulting in chronic pain in my face.
I was referred to a physiotherapist privately. I must add, I went to four other therapists before this one and had no relief. Andrea Wright, the Physiotherapist from Hands On Physiotherapy had a Deep Oscillation therapy machine and asked if she could try it on me. At this point, May 2021, my face and arms were still swollen and I also had excessive scar tissue.
I was on 32 tablets a day, just for pain relief. All day long, my face felt as if things were crawling through it. I found tapping my face provided a measure of comfort in reducing this sensation. I could not scratch my face because the skin is thin and easily torn.
After receiving the very first deep oscillation treatment, I felt an instant relief, in the scale of my pain. My pain is a high 9 each day, this brought it down to about a 5.5.
EDITORIAL NOTE: On the day Mr S received his first treatment,
Andrea Wright contacted PhysioPod with the following note, delighted with her results:
I've since bought the Deep Oscillation Personal Pro unit which I use on myself every day via the applicator.
Medication Reduction
Since I got the unit, it has helped me to reduce my tablet intake. I have gone from 32 down to 20, even on some days 18.
My scarring, the tissue underneath, which people can't tell I have (until they touch it) made my face appear swollen - daily use of Deep Oscillation has reduced the thickness by 70%. I use the pre-programmed FIBROSIS setting, which has a high frequency range and this works well for me. Other settings are available. This has made my face softer in appearance and touch, contributing to pain relief.
I wouldn't write a review, for this equipment, if I didn't think it had worked for me.
Hopefully, it might be useful for other victims of burns or scarring, so that they may give it a try.
Additionally, I would like to say that the aftercare and support from PhysioPod UK, Mary and Julie, is 1st class. Julie rang me on a Saturday and a Sunday, AFTER PURCHASING THE UNIT, to see how things were progressing. Mary would keep in touch via email, text or telephone.
Hope to goodness you DON'T need this unit, but it's worth a try in my book.
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Deep Oscillation is used in the UK for the management of burns scars at:
DEEP OSCILLATION® is a unique, non-invasive and non-traumatic therapy method with strong pain-reducing potential.
DEEP OSCILLATION® is an internationally patented, proven technology based on the effects of creating an electrostatic field in the tissue of the patient. Easy application is from therapist to client via hygienic, vinyl gloved hands; utilizing all normal massage movements or via circular movements over the tissue with a handheld applicator. The handheld applicator also enables self-treatment.
https://www.physiopod.co.uk/assets/pdfs/s_gb_DO_Solangel2010_burns.pdfThe special structure of DEEP OSCILLATION® allows the creation of biologically effective oscillations in the treated tissue using electrostatic attraction and friction. In contrast to other therapies, these pleasant oscillations have a gentle and deep-acting effect on all tissue components to an 8 cm depth (through skin, connective tissue, subcutaneous fat, muscles, blood and lymph vessels.
Because of the non-invasive, non-traumatic, gentle nature of this therapy, very early possibilities of application are possible following injury and from Day One post operatively. Chronic conditions can also be worked upon with effective results.
The following physiological effects of DEEP OSCILLATION® are clinically proven:
- Highly effective in reducing pain
- Anti-inflammatory
- Effective in reabsorbing oedema (swelling)
- Encouraging wounds to heal
- Fibrosis Reduction
- Improving trophicity
- Rubor reduction (haematoma/bruising)
- Detoxification
- Improving quality of tissue
Learn more about DEEP OSCILLATION® biological and clinical effects
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Use of Deep Oscillation for Burn Scar Management
A Case Report from Janine Evans, Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist at The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery,
Following a burn injury, treatments goals include the reduction of pain, oedema and itching, promotion of mobility and function, improving scar quality, skin colour and elasticity and to help with any psychological symptoms. One of the techniques most commonly used to facilitate these goals is scar massage (1-4). However, as well as being very time consuming for both patient and therapist; it can be uncomfortable for the patient and can also cause painful joints in the therapists performing the treatment.
At The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, we have found that the use of gentle, non-invasive Deep Oscillation massage can alleviate these problems, due to it's gentle application, which does not require pressure to achieve effective results, to a clinically proven depth of 8cm depth... READ FULL REPORT
"Observation of deep oscillation usage and its effectiveness on burn scars – case report"
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