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.

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