What is hydrotherapy?
Is the application of water in any of its three forms (i.e. solid, liquid, vapor) to the body for therapeutic purposes.
Fomentations:
A fomentation is an application of moist heat to part of the body which helps to relieve pain and if the heat is more moderate and the application more prolonged before being renewed, it can also relax and enable a person to go to sleep.
The effects of Heat Applications:
 Relieve Pain
Prolonged, mild heat applications (6 to 10 minutes)
 Relax and reduce muscle spasms
 Takes pressure of the nerves and better nerve flow.
 Sedate and soothe the nerves.
Brief, hot applications (3 to 5 minutes)
 Increases circulation of blood and lymph.
 Boost the immune system seven times multiplying white cells.
Treatment Indications:
Liliana Schulz
Certified Massage Practitioner
Weimar Institute of Health and Education
Phone: 507 271 7767
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