Exercise and Wound Healing

Comprehensive wound management considers a broad range of factors from wound type and size, other medical conditions and lifestyle factors, dressings or compression used, and elevation of the wound as needed.

However, adding gentle mobilisation and exercise alongside these considerations can make a difference to acute wound healing, especially in older people.

Once you have got the all clear from your health provider, structured return to exercise can help build strength and improve balance and mobility. All of which help to decrease the chance of falls in the future.