Biotronix Moist Heat Therapy Unit (With 4Pack) Hydrocollator Hot Pack Unit 4 pack Stainless Steel  Premium Model ( Inner Tank 304 Grade Stainless Steel  ) used in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Make In India

The specifically designed Pack heating unit automatically maintain Hot Packs in the water at the proper temperature. Made out of heavy gauge stainless steel sheet (, double-walled & well insulated in between with Glass wool ( Outer Body 202 Grade SS and Inner Tank 304 Grade SS ) 

SPECIFICATION

• Construction: Unit's outer body made of 22 gauge & inner chamber of 20 gauge S.S.Sheet double-walled, well insulated.
• Dimensions: Overall, approx.38 x 30 x 45cm high.
• Heat Control: Thermostat to control Temperature from 30 to 110 deg Centigrade  with 2 Indicator 
• Heater: 2KW specifically designed Heater.
• Hot Packs: 4 packs ( 1Pc small ,1 pc Standard ,1 pc Full back 1pc Cervical ) Containing special heat-retaining silica gel crystals.
• Accessories: 1 forceps to get-out Hot-packs from hot water & Power Pin Plug.
• Finish: Polished finish inside.
• MCB ( Mini Circuit Breaker ) based short circuit controller to protect the Equipment from Damage 
• Deluxe Castor Wheels friction-free movement about the clinic

Warranty Details: 1 Year Offsite Warranty for Equipment against manufacturing defects ,No warranty or Guarantee for the Accessories like wire pads Applicator etc .

Uses

• Pain & Muscle Spasm: The moist heat of the hydro collator packs can relieve pain and muscle spasm in superficial regions. The rise in temperature also causes increased circulation which then removes pain metabolites and thus breaks down the vicious cycle of pain and muscle spasm.
• Inflammation: In the case of mild inflammation, temperature elevation of 2 to 5 c will cause an increase in phagocytosis and aid absorption of the exudate.
• Oedema: Oedematous areas over a large section of an extremely  chronic stages can be treated with a hot pack in elevation to help absorption of the exudate.
• Adhesions: The raised temperature of the collagen will make it easier to stretch the adhesions.

 Features : 

• Durable Stainless steel water tank
• Thermostatic Control
• Four size of silica gel packs
• Mobile unit fitted with wheel
• Simple to fill and drain water

• Model : Hydrocollator
• Operation Mode : Electrical
• Usage : Clinical, Hospital, Personal

Hot Pack Details : Small (Size 5" x 12")-1pc, Standard(10" X 12") - 1pc, Full Back(10" X 22")-1pc , Cervical - 1pc

Moist heat therapy uses a wet source to transfer heat to your tissues in order to achieve pain relief. The wet source can take many forms including a hot water bottle, a steam towel, a sauna, a paraffin bath or a moist heating pack like a HotPac or a Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pack. In this post, we examine a few key questions related to moist heat therapy and its benefits and risks compared to the more traditional form of dry heat therapy. The questions we hope to answer include the situations for which moist heat may be a good choice, whether moist heat can help to treat swelling and how you can make a moist heating pad for yourself at home.

The benefits of heat therapy, whether moist or dry, come firstly in the form of increased blood circulation through the injured area. This has the effect of speeding the healing process. Heat can also reduce pain through the “gating” process. This process utilizes the fact that the receptors that transmit pain signals to the brain are also responsible for transmitting heat signals. As a result, the application of dry or moist heat stimulates these receptors and “drowns out” the pain signals they would otherwise transmit to the brain. The result is a reduction in the level of pain the patient is experiencing. This process is similar to that used by menthol based pain relievers such as Motion Medicine.

Moist Heat Achieves Quicker & Deeper Penetration Of Body Tissues

Moist heat has been clinically proven to have several advantages over dry heat. These include quicker and deeper penetration of the patient’s tissues and a more powerful response from the body’s temperature receptors.

However, although moist heat offers these advantages, its effects do not last as long as those of dry heat. Studies have shown that the benefits of moist heat last only for around 2 hours on average while those of dry heat can persist for as long as 8 hours.

Treatment Of Arthritis & Other Deep Sources Of Pain Using Moist Heat

Because of its ability to reach deep tissues and pain sources, moist heat can be particularly effective when treating arthritic pain. Osteoarthritis, for example, is a result of sections of bone rubbing against each other without the protective cartilage that is supposed to prevent direct contact. For such a deep source of pain, most heat therapy offers the valuable benefit of being able to reach the source of pain more quickly than dry heat therapy.

Moist heat therapy is also effective in treating pain and secondary muscle spasms that some patients report as a side effect of chronic arthritis.,

Other problems for which moist heat can be a good choice of therapy include Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS (frequently experienced after exercise) and pain from back or neck muscle spasms. DOMS has proven surprisingly resistant to treatment using most other forms of therapy. However, heat therapy (and moist heat therapy in particular) turns out to be effective in relieving its pain and discomfort. In all of these situations, the ability of moist heat to quickly reach deep tissues is a valuable advantage.

While moist heat is a good choice in the above situations, it should not be considered when infection is present or if the injury is a fresh one. In those situations, ice therapy is a better alternative. It will slow down the metabolism and reduce any bleeding that may be present. If the injured area is sensitive to touch or the skin around it is hot and/or red, heat therapy is not a good choice.

Can Moist Heat Be Used to Treat Swelling?

Despite its many advantages, heat, whether moist or dry, is not a good choice to treat swelling. This is particularly true of swelling that arises in the immediate aftermath of an acute injury. In most situations, moist heat therapy will increase skin temperature and promote increased blood circulation, which will only make the swelling worse. Despite its many benefits, moist heat should be avoided whenever there is swelling or inflammation present.

Heat therapy is a safe and easy way to help alleviate and heal lower back pain. While there are many methods to relieve back pain, heat therapy is beneficial, inexpensive, and easy to do on your own! Among the many variations of heat therapy, moist heat therapy is the simplest and safest way to treat any discomfort you may feel. 

What is Moist Heat Therapy?

Moist heat therapy is a wet heat source used to heal sore or stiff muscles and provide pain relief. Once your skin tissue and muscles undergo this therapy, they loosen up which allows the tissue to become more flexible. This helps relieve stiffness and provide relief to any back pain you may be experiencing. Unlike dry heat therapy which may dehydrate your skin, moist heat therapy replenishes the moisture in your body, therefore preventing damage to the tissues. 

Types of Moist Heat Therapy

There are many ways in which you can experiment with different types of moist heat therapy. Here are a few simple ways that you can provide pain relief on your own:

• Hot bath

• Hot water bottles

• Hot tub (a whirlpool jet may soothe the muscles even more by adding a massage feeling)

• Moist heat packs

• Steamed towels

Benefits of Heat Therapy

Any of the various methods of heat therapy will provide pain relief and help soothe sore muscles. However, moist heat therapy alleviates pain more efficiently than dry heat can and does so without dehydrating your skin tissue. Moist heat penetrates your skin deeper than dry heat does which relaxes your muscles, relieves stiffness, and improves circulation in less time. 

If one suffers from arthritis, anything that can help ease the stiffness and pain in the bones and joints is a welcome relief. While doctors suggest both heat and cold therapies to deal with the pain, heat therapy is more popular. Here is more about using heat therapy for arthritis.

What is Heat Therapy?

Heat therapy is an effective way of dealing with the pain caused by arthritis. One of the biggest benefits of heat therapy is that it is an inexpensive method of treating this problem. In this method, heat is applied on the affected joints, which can help relieve swelling, stiffness, and pain caused by arthritis. The heat helps in relaxing the muscles and improves the blood flow in the joints and the muscles. The best time for this therapy is during the morning as it can help loosen up an osteoarthritic knee. Often, heat therapy is used in combination with cold therapy to make it more effective but can be used by itself as well.

How it Works

Heat therapy stimulates the healing force of the body. Heat therapy can be administered in various ways. One may use dry heat, like heating lamps or pads, or moist heat, like heated wash clothes or warm baths. Here is how heat therapy works:

• It dilates blood vessels in the body and stimulates blood circulation and the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles. This helps reduce muscle spasms and helps repair damaged tissues.
• It also reduces the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby helping change the sensation of pain.
• The warmth helps improve joint flexibility as it enhances the pliability of the muscles and connective tissues.

Ideal Temperature and Duration for Heat Therapy

The main thing to ensure during heat therapy is that the temperature should be comfortable for the patient. It should neither be too low as then it would not be very effective, nor should it be too high, as then it may burn the skin. As for the duration, one needs to give it time to allow it to work. For the therapy to be effective, the heat should reach the affected muscles and tissues. If a session is too brief, it will end up only heating the skin. So, minor to moderate joint pains close to the skin would require 15-20 minutes of therapy, whereas deeper injuries in the lower back or hip would need at least 30 minutes.

How Often Should a Person Take Heat Therapy?

Moist heat packs used twice a day are said to be most effective. One may use them for 15 minutes before and after physical therapy. For an effective relief, a 5-10-minute heat massage should be applied to the affected area within the first 48 hours.

When Should a Person Refrain from Taking Heat Therapy?

There are a few circumstances where taking heat therapy is not suitable. Some of these circumstances are listed below:

• If the joint bruised or swollen
• If one is suffering from hypertension or heart problems
• If one is pregnant (they should especially avoid spas and hot tubs)
• If there is an open wound
• If the person has skin problems like dermatitis
• If the patient suffers from diabetes
• If one has deep vein thrombosis
• If the person has severe cognitive impairment
• If the person suffers from peripheral vascular disease

Different Ways of Applying Heat to the Joint

Listed below are nine common methods of applying heat to an arthritic joint for the best results:

• Hot Water Bottle

One of the most common methods is using a hot water bottle made of soft plastic or rubber. The water bottle is filled with hot water and applied on the joints. The water remains warm for up to 30 minutes.

• Heated Gel Packs

Available at convenience stores, these packs need to be heated in hot water or in a microwave. Gel packs remain warm for at least 30 minutes.

• Heat Patches

Heat patches are a very convenient option as they can be worn under the clothes with ease. These patches emit low-level heat for hours and are even available with pain-relieving ointments for better results.

• Electric Heating Pad

If the affected area is large, like the back or the hips, using an electric heating pad is the ideal option. They can be plugged in and kept on the joint for 20-25 minutes. Heating pads have the ability to maintain a constant heat level.

• Heated Dry Rice Pillow

A dry rice pillow is made with 100% cotton cloth and filled with dry white rice. The pillow has to be microwaved for 3 minutes after which it can be used for a 20-minute session.

• A Hot Bath, Sauna, or Hot Tub

These are options that stimulate a sense of relaxation and comfort. It can help reduce pain and loosen joints. At times when a hot bath is not possible you can also use a hot shower.

• Paraffin Bath

You need to plug it in to melt the paraffin wax. Once the wax has melted, you can dip your hands or feet in the bath several times till they are coated with the wax, then wrap them in a plastic bag for about 20 minutes to retain the heat. Before immersing your hands in the melted wax make sure to dip a finger and check the warmth. It should be warm and not scalding.

• Dry Sauna

Often used for relaxation, the dry sauna can also be a good option for heat therapy. It helps in reducing muscle tension, stiffness, and joint pain.

• Car Seat Warmer

A car seat warmer is a good choice for those who are suffering from arthritis in the back or hip. Using this method, one can apply gentle heat to the affected hips and spine.

What Are the Benefits of Moist Heat Therapy?

Moist heat therapy is a heat treatment that involves applying a moist heat to an affected area in order to bring about relief from the pains and aches caused by sports injury, tendon injury, muscle injury, muscle strain, sore muscles, and painful joints. It is also useful in treating conditions like arthritis, bursitis and migraine. Thermotherapy helps to increase circulation, and this in turn can bring about relaxation in muscles, joints and soft tissue, leading to pain relief and, in some cases, speedy healing.

For instance, whether a pad or a shower is used to provide the moist heat, the temperature should be comfortably warm, not boiling hot. This ensures that there is no risk of burning the skin. The heat application should preferably be restricted to a duration of about 15 minutes or 30 minutes at the most, not longer. If more heat treatment is required, it should be carried out in intervals, allowing the skin, tissues and muscles to cool down in between. If there is a persistent redness in the skin, the treatment should be withheld for a while.

Heat relaxes the muscle and can make the joints more supple so that they move better and Provides Thermal insulation. It increases in temperature in turns increases vasodilatation. Increases metabolic rate and tissue extensibility thereby decreasing pain, muscle spasm, inflammation, edema and adhesions. Moist heat has more sedative effect then dry heat. And is more uniform than dry heating pads

Moist Heat Therapy

A Family Practice and Wellness Center uses moist heat therapy along with chiropractic care and physical therapy to treat injuries, pain, and chronic illness. There are different types of moist heat therapy that are used to treat pain in the body. It can be used on the back, neck, shoulders, arms, and legs after chiropractic care or physical therapy to relieve pain.

The Benefits of Moist Heat Therapy

The benefits of moist heat therapy are increased blood flow to the areas being treated. It reduces pain after physical therapy or chiropractic care and shortens the healing process. Moist heat is used primarily to manage chronic pain from illness or injuries. Some types of moist heat therapy can be done at home after the chiropractor or therapist shows patients how to apply the technique. It is often use in conjunction with other type of treatments or therapies. This type of heat therapy penetrates the skin deeper to relieve pain in muscles and ligaments. It relaxes muscles, relieves pain, and does not dry out surrounding tissues.

Types of Moist Heat Therapy In Cartersville

Hot water bottles are sometimes used for moist heat therapy for smaller areas and there are larger water bottles that have been designed for larger areas like the back, shoulders stomach, arms, and legs. They can be heated in special equipment and used for 30 to 90 minutes or more. Often, we use this technique for moist heat therapy for chiropractic or physical therapy. Our chiropractor may suggest buying a special hot water bottle to use at home and show you how to use it.  This is one of the moist heat therapy options.

Moist heat packs used for pain after physical therapy are often made of a material covered in canvas. They are stored in hot water and placed in hot towels or special wraps to prevent burning. It prevents them from cooling off too quickly so that you benefit from the moist heat therapy. This is a safe clean way to apply moist heat packs. Heat reduces muscle spasm and increases blood flow. It relaxes muscles and soft tissue, and this increases mobility. We sometimes use hot towels that are heated to the right temperature by our therapists.

 

Hydrocollator Packs Heat Therapy for Massage

Stiff neck? Tight quads? Nagging muscle or joint pain? We’ve got you covered!

Come on down to our student clinic for some Moist Heat Therapy followed by a therapeutic massage performed by one of our students. We teach our students how to use Hydrocollator Packs in their massage sessions.  For centuries, the ability of heat to increase blood flow and ease the sensation of pain has had an important role in supporting the healing process. It’s a way to increase flexibility and range of motion, as well as to promote increased circulation and to prepare the tissues for rehabilitation.

Hydrocollator Packs are a combination of bentonite clay and other natural fillings. These bentonite clay packs applied externally are used to alleviate inflammatory pain, joint pain, arthritis, congestion, bruised tissue, and strains. They prepare tense areas for deep tissue, reduce muscle spasm, and are very therapeutic following muscle soreness from physical activity. Hydrocollator packs are more effective for treating pain than electrical pads because moist heat relaxes muscles and nerves without drawing up moisture from the skin, so the affected area stays hydrated – this is important for a faster healing process. Hydrocollator packs increase blood flow by enlarging blood vessels below the surface relaxing the tissue, decreasing pain, and stimulating the healing process. Increasing circulation and relaxing muscles are not only helpful before a massage, but it’s also very beneficial before chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and therapeutic exercises as well. Athletes with chronic pain or overuse injuries may use this heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow.

Because heat increases circulation and raises skin temperature, you should not apply it to acute injuries or injuries that show signs of inflammation. To be beneficial, heat should not be applied until the capillaries have had a chance to seal and stop leaking, usually 48 hours following an injury. In order to safely apply heat, first, wrap the pack in 3 towels before applying it to the body for 15-20 minutes at a time – this protects the body from overheating and from any irritation that can occur. As yummy as heat can be, be sure not to apply it after exercise or on an acute injury as it could worsen the symptoms.  Heat therapy is an easy and inexpensive option to provide relief from many forms of pain – combined with massage it’s an absolute lifesaver!!

 

 

Moist Heat Therapy

How Does it Work?

Moist Heat Therapy is a pain relief technique to get rid of aches and pains that would normally require medication to be treated. It’s safe, quick, comfortable and convenient.

Moist heat is capable of reaching further into your muscles and treating everywhere that the pain may be affecting you. This is the most effective characteristic of the moist heat therapy, and it’s why so many people can benefit from this treatment.

Even better is that moist heat therapy only takes a couple of minutes to complete. The end result following the treatment each day will be a minimized severity of aches and pains. Many people could even completely eliminate their aches and pains depending on the seriousness.

Anyone living with a condition that includes chronic and excruciating pain may not get the results they are looking for; however, the results with moist heat therapy will still be noticeable.

 

Moist Heat Packs are intended for use in:

• Podiatry

• Hand Therapy

• Sports Training

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Chiropractic

• Spa

• At home use

• Long Term Care Facilities

 

 

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