Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Modalities used in Physiotherapy Wax Bath

Paraffin wax is used for the treatment.
The temperature of the wax is in the range between 40° to 44°c.
The heat energy obtained from the hot wax is used to relieve pain and stiffness of the joints.

When to apply?
Joint pain
Joint stiffness
Conditions like Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis

Where useful?
This is applied over Joints of legs and hands

Where it should not be used? 
If the area to be treated has

  1. Open wounds
  2. Cuts
  3. Burns
  4. Skin rashes
Advantages
  1. Joint pain and stiffness is relived
  2. Skin becomes smooth and moist
  3. Causes relaxing effect
Treatment Time The time duration for the treatment is about 30-45 minutes