Traditional Hydrotherapy

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See Hot Foot Bath

Water: 39.5 - 43.5°C

Definition

Immersion of an extremity in hot water

Physiologic Effects

1. As for Hot Foot Bath
2. Reflex Effects

Indications

1. Pain Relief
2. To stimulate healing
3. Impaired local circulation

Cautions and Contraindications

1. As for Hot Foot Bath
2. Early stages of Sprain or Strain
3. Acute Bursitis
4. Acute Inflammation as in acute Rheumatoid Arthritis

Equipment

1. As for Hot Foot Bath

Procedure

• As for Hot Foot Bath

Completion of Treatment

• As for Hot Foot Bath