Physiotherapy clinics frequently employ hot packs as a physical therapy method. Your physical therapist (PT) applies them to your affected area. Physical therapists use towels to wrap moist heat packs, which are then placed directly on the sore spot to be treated.
What are the benefits of heat treatment?
Heat plays a significant role in stimulating blood flow to the area being heated. As a result, more oxygen, proteins, and nutrients are delivered to the damaged area, hastening the process of tissue repair. In addition to diminishing the pain and stiffness in joints, heat therapy also relaxes muscles, improves flexibility, and reduces inflammation.
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Using Hot Packs Beneficial to whom?
Physical therapists frequently use heat packs to treat patients with particular diseases such as:
- Arthritis
- Joint contracture
- Chronic pain
- Spastic muscle
- Chronic injury requiring higher blood supply