Description
When should I use heat therapy:
– reduction of pain;
– joint contractures, scars, post-surgical adhesion;
– some paralysis of peripheral nerves;
– injuries of ligaments and joint capsules;
– joint diseases of different etiology;
– degenerative and deforming changes;
– RA, AS;
– cystitis;
– as a preparation to physical exercise
When should I use cold therapy:
– conditions after injuries and overstraining of locomotor organs (e.g. tears of muscles, ligaments, etc.);
– joint dislocations and twists;
– inflammation of periarticular tissues;
– acute RA;
– pain states in the course of osteoarthritis;
– neuralgia and pain syndromes;
– hypertonia;
– to lower temperature in states of subfebrile and fever;
– tissues swelling.
For a larger size, why not try our Hot & Cold Pack (shoulder).