Thermotherapy Flashcards
What two types are dry heat?
Infrared lamp
Fluidotherapy
What is the heat application of contrast bath?
Alternating warm and cool
What is the treatment area and time for hydrocollator pack?
Any
-never lay on hot pack
15-20 minutes
What is the treatment area and time for paraffin bath?
Distal extremities
30 minutes
What is the hydrocollator pack best used for?
Chronic condition
What is the layers of distance for hydrocollator pack?
6-8 layers between pack and skin
What is a paraffin bath best used for?
Joint stiffness of hands or feet
-Osteoarthritis
What is the layers or distance for paraffin bath?
7-10 layers
Wrap with plastic bag and towel
What is the treatment area and time for infrared lamp?
Superficial area
15-20 minutes
What is infrared lamp best used for?
Skin condition or sensitive skin
What is the layers or distance for infrared lamp?
18-20 inches perpendicular to skin
What is the treatment area and time for warm whirlpools?
Any (mostly limbs)
15-20 minutes
During warm whirlpool when should you avoid body immersion?
MS, fever, incontinence, and pregnancy
What is the treatment area and time for fluidotherapy?
Limbs
15-20 minutes
What is fluidotherapy best used for?
Chronic conditions, heat plus active movement of the limb
