Why do physiotherapists examine your skin?

Why do physiotherapists examine your skin?

Let’s break down the skin and its purpose Believe it or not, your skin is the largest organ in the body and can provide a lot of information about the overall health of an individual. How you may ask? The skin is constantly working to maintain its balance.

So, when something is not right, chances are your skin will become tense and painful. It’s your own personal warning system for us to examine.

What are some of the health signs we can pick up from the skin?

Your skin has a language of its own and could be filled with easter-eggs about your health. One of the most obvious issues we can discover just by looking at someone's skin is infection and or allergic reactions.

Quite often the skin is sensitive, itchy and visually quite red, possibly even a bit yellow, just like a rash (or exactly that).

What about moles?

While your skin can tell us a lot about you, one of the things we examine your skin for (besides all of the above) are moles and to detect any possible cancer or cancerous changes. Some of the red flags we tend to look for on a mole are a sign of a scab, bleeding, growth, inflammation and even a specific shape (one of these could be a volcano/crater shape that dips or sinks towards the middle).

More on the skin, mobility and more of its magic As mentioned earlier, your skin helps protect against microorganisms, ultraviolet light, and mechanical damage, but did you know that it also prevents dehydration and controls the temperature of your body? Since your skin is the first physical barrier to the outside world, it is your defensive system and regulator. The sensation of pain, temperature, touch, and deep pressure starts with the skin.

Regarding mobility, as obvious as it is, your skin ensures that all of your movement is smooth as can be. With the help of your skin, hair follicles, nails and (even) sweat, your body can move without friction by feeding information to the rest of your body, for example: Damn, that water is cold! - Let’s get out, please.

What are some of the health signs we can pick up from the skin?

Your skin has a language of its own and could be filled with easter-eggs about your health. One of the most obvious issues we can discover just by looking at someone's skin is infection and or allergic reactions.

Quite often the skin is sensitive, itchy and visually quite red, possibly even a bit yellow, just like a rash (or exactly that).

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