Physiological Effect

Decreases joint stiffness, reduces pain, relieves muscle spasm, reduces edema, reduces swelling, increases blood flow.

Indications

• Joint stiffness
• Muscle spasms
• Chronic edema
• Chronic Swelling

Contraindications

• Positive fever test
• Impaired sensation
• Acute injuries

Application

Place hot pack in hydrocollator cover

Apply pack to treatment area.

To decrease intensity, layer towels between pack and skin.

Time intervals

15 minutes