Thermotherapy [Full Lecture] | Theory, Uses, Parameters, & Specific Techniques

The video tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of thermotherapy, a treatment using heat to achieve therapeutic effects. It covers the physiological impacts of heat, such as increased blood flow, reduced muscle tone, and pain relief. The tutorial compares thermotherapy with cryotherapy, highlighting their respective benefits and limitations. It also outlines contraindications and precautions to ensure safe application. Various types of thermotherapy, including hot packs, paraffin baths, fluidotherapy, infrared therapy, and contrast baths, are discussed, detailing their specific uses and benefits.

What is the purpose of a paraffin bath and how is it applied?

How does fluid therapy differ from other forms of thermotherapy?

What are the indications for using infrared therapy?

Explain the process and benefits of a contrast bath.