Feeding Therapy Tips: Managing Scar Tissue on the Lip for Better Results!

Daily Feeding Tip 🌟
Working with a child who has scar tissue on their top lip from a past surgery? 🤔

Here's what to do!
As an OT, OTA, or even a student, you're more prepared than you think 💪

Let’s break it down:

1. Assess the Healing Stage: Just like with scar tissue on the hand, check if the area is well-healed.
2. Manual Input: Start with gentle manual massage and passive release.
3. Range of Motion: Move from passive to active range of motion exercises.
4. Functional Activities: Pair these exercises with functional activities to help improve their range of motion.

Remember, these principles apply to any part of the body, including the lip! With the right steps, we can prevent scar tissue from becoming a barrier to feeding

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