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My Self-Care Picks

The tools and books I actually recommend to clients.

I'm Carolyn Silan, PT, founder of Therapeutic Connection Physical Therapy & Wellness, and I create educational wellness and movement content designed to help people understand their bodies, reduce pain, and move with confidence. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, I share practical guidance, product recommendations, and tools that support strength, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. My goal is to deliver clear, science-informed insights that help people feel better, move better, and tap into the body's natural healing potential.

Here are some of my favorite tools and books for self-care! Drop me a message if you have questions about any of these products, or have suggestions for self-care items that support your well-being!

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Tools for Self-Care

Self-massage tools laid out on a treatment table: two blue foam rollers, a wooden roller with knobs, a cork peanut ball, a firm black massage ball, a percussion massage gun, and tennis balls knotted inside socks.

For Balance and Fall Prevention

To size a therapy ball, measure your inseam from your ankle bone to the highest point on your inner thigh.

Books

Self-Care Garments for Comfort and Health

For compression thigh highs, determine your size first: Sigvaris sizing charts

Insoles / Orthotics

BodyWorker Supplies