Wounds Must be Well-Fed
“Nutrition plays an essential role in wound healing. Nutritional support is a fundamental part of wound management. Poor nutrition during the healing process can delay healing and impair wound strength, making the wound more prone to breakdown,” said Alicia Bergeron,
Diabetic Foot Ulcer 101
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 15 percent of people with diabetes. It is estimated that 14-24 percent of diabetic foot ulcers end with amputation. What’s that Sore? Do you have a sore on
5 Tips to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
Tips Shared by St. James Parish Hospital Therapy Center 1. Get your physical before the season starts. Getting a sports physical done before starting vigorous training allows a medical professional to determine if an athlete is fit to start a
Limb Loss Awareness
April is Limb Loss and Limb Different Awareness Month. Amputee-coalition.org reports that more than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. Amputations occur for a number
