These resources are designed to help people with open wounds learn more about their condition and see if Estim is of interest to them.
It’s an electrical stimulation therapy used to speed healing and promote closure of open wounds.
These resources are designed to help people with open wounds learn more about their condition and see if Estim is of interest to them.
Public resources designed to explain the cause and treatment of various types of wounds:
A description of skin anatomy and physiology and steps involved in wound healing processes. Developed by members of the Canadian Association of wound care (Wounds Canada)
Produced by Chris Fraser, Dietitian, SJHC – London – Parkwood Institute
Prevention strategies for pressure ulcers
Based on the Guidelines that were developed specifically for people with pressure ulcers and spinal cord injuries. This resource describes what causes skin breakdown due to pressure and other external forces and outlines preventative and treatment strategies that are known to address this common condition.
This resource is provided by Cortree, Cortree is free for people with SCI and their family members, as well as all clients of SCI Ontario. An account will need to be created to access this resource.