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SCAR CARE • PHYSIOTHERAPHY • EVIDENCE-INFORMED

Scar Rehabilitation

Scars can be powerful, whether big or small they may affect every part of your life

Together we can find a way through

How I can help
Explore Scars

Clinics in London, Brighton, Bristol & Oxfordshire

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SCAR CARE • PHYSIOTHERAPHY • EVIDENCE-INFORMED

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Scars can be powerful, whether big or small they may affect every part of your life

Together we can find a way through

How I can help
Explore Scars

Clinics in London, Brighton, Bristol & Oxfordshire

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I’m a professional

Whether your scar is days old or decades old - after surgery, trauma/skin loss, laceration or burn - I provide specialist, PhD-led scar physiotherapy to reduce symptoms, restore movement, and rebuild confidence.

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Who I help

Refer patients for specialist, evidence-based scar physiotherapy - clear triage, rapid reports and collaborative plans. Access tailored training and 1-to-1 mentorship in scar management and rehabilitation.

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I have been helped

Real patient stories - how specialist scar care helped people regain comfort, movement and confidence after surgery, trauma, lacerations and burns, with tailored, evidence-based plans for every stage of healing.

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Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Dr RuthAnn Fanstone, scar rehabilitation specialist, wearing a colourful geometric patterned long-sleeve top and blue pants, sitting at a grey table in a modern room with beige walls and open shelves with decorative items and a vase of white flowers.

Dr RuthAnn Fanstone

PhD • Managing Editor, Scars, Burns & Healing • NHS & charity leadership • Co-founder, The London Scar Clinic

I’m a physiotherapist and clinical scar specialist focused on compassionate, evidence-based care. With a PhD on burn scar contractures, I help reduce symptoms, restore movement and build confidence - whether your scar is new or long-standing.

Meet RuthAnn
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Assessment

Expert scar assessment - the first step towards effective treatment. Understand your scar, the treatments available and the expected outcomes.

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Scar Mobilisation

Manual and mechanical techniques to soften, elongate and improve the comfort and look of scars.

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Scar Rehabilitation

Gain strength, flexibility, fitness, balance and movement from the effects of trauma and tight, painful scars.

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Scar Management

Pressure therapy, taping, and other treatment options to help improve the look and feel of scarring.

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Scar Products

Guidance on what creams, silicones and other scar products may help you.

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How I can help

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Service Development

Guidance on how to set up, develop or evaluate new or existing scar services.

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Research

Input into any part of your research journey for scar related research questions

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Education

Scar management and rehabilitation training and mentorship opportunities

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A specialist on your side

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Whether your scar is new or years old, you don’t have to manage it alone. Share your goals and symptoms and I’ll guide you with evidence-based care.