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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! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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!

Tools for Self-Care

• TheraBody/TheraGun Wave Solo (For deep therapeutic self-massage): https://amzn.to/4yfiuA2

• Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/4qXRLFJ

• Tiger Tail hard ball: https://amzn.to/4zYvlbz

• Tiger Tail roller 18 in: https://amzn.to/4yfiEaC

• Tiger Tail roller 22 in: https://amzn.to/4ieeM4Z

• Tennis Balls: https://amzn.to/4zTB9mE

• Peanut Massage Ball (Cork): https://amzn.to/3UXhLoM

• Wedge for better chair posture:  https://amzn.to/4ang5tN

• MacKenzie Lumbar Roll D for better chair posture: https://amzn.to/4ezNEv1

• Soft Foam Roller 4 inch: https://amzn.to/4xMTYpH

• Soft Foam Roller 6 inch: https://amzn.to/4xTxYK3

• Wedge for bed: https://amzn.to/4A44L0T

• Thermophore Heating Pad: https://amzn.to/4i99vM7

• Thumb saver: https://amzn.to/4xfrunX

• Trideer Stretching Strap: https://amzn.to/3VdUNd3

• Nail Clippers for Seniors: https://amzn.to/4haYfh9

• Cupping set with curved shape cups: https://amzn.to/4zY8FIn

For Balance and Fall Prevention

• Under Bed Motion Lights: https://amzn.to/46EWzXd

• Therapy/Exercise Ball: measure inseam from ankle bone to highest point on inner thigh:

  • 32-34 inch inseam (65cm ball): https://amzn.to/4qSFjXO

  • <32 inch inseam (45cm ball): https://amzn.to/4gPu6T8

  • >34 inch inseam (75cm ball): https://amzn.to/3VdV9Ap

• Balance Disc/Wobble Cushion. Sit on for core work. Stand on for advanced balance: https://amzn.to/4zVnPy7

Books

• Play Forever (book): https://amzn.to/4gPn2pP

• The AutoImmune Solution by Dr. Myers https://amzn.to/46EUTwT

• Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/4xAu7lf

• A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness By Michael Pollan https://amzn.to/46cwIFY

Self-Care Garments for Comfort and Health

• Compression open-toe thigh highs for men and women: You will need to determine your size first: https://www.shopsigvaris.com/pages/sigvaris-sizing-charts

  • 15-20mmHg: https://amzn.to/44MHSQV

  • 20-30mmHg and 30-40Hg: https://amzn.to/4xABUPV

• Sun Gloves Past Elbow length: https://amzn.to/4zTByFG

Insoles / Orthotics

• Superfeet Green https://amzn.to/4yqRA8G