Abstract
Indications for heat are to provide analgesia, contracture reduction, decrease joint stiffness, increase collagen elasticity, and hyperemia in the setting of a chronic injury. The use of heat as a therapeutic modality is based on the physical properties of conduction, convection, conversion, and radiation. The therapeutic range of heat is 40-45 °C and is commonly maintained for about 5-30 min [1].
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Pain Medicine |
Subtitle of host publication | An Essential Review |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 411-414 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319431338 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319431314 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acute inflammation
- Adjuvant therapy
- Analgesia
- Assistive devices
- Collagen elasticity
- Contracture reduction
- Cryotherapy
- Electricity
- Heat
- Hyperemia
- Musculoskeletal edema
- Orthoses
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Spasticity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine