Physiological Effect
Decreases joint stiffness, reduces pain, relieves muscle spasm, reduces edema, reduces swelling, increases blood flow.
Indications
Contraindications
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
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