Hydrotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that uses the physical and chemical properties of water for therapeutic purposes. Water of different temperature and pressure is used for therapy. Treatments in the field of hydrotherapy are recommended both for healthy people to improve immunity or reduce stress, as well as for people suffering from various diseases of the nervous, skeletal and cardiovascular systems.
At CORPOMED, in the field of hydrotherapy, we perform a whirlpool massage of upper and lower limbs. Thanks to special nozzles, the water is put in a swirling motion that gently massages the limbs. The water temperature, depending on the indications, ranges from 32 ° C to 38 ° C.
Whirlpool massage works:
- for pain relief
- increases blood flow and lymph
- relaxes the muscles
- reduces muscle tension
INDICATIONS
- diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, e.g. condition after an injury to joint capsules, joints, soft tissues, bones and ligaments
- joint overload changes, degenerative joint diseases
- scars and contractures
- conditions after surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system, e.g. after carpal tunnel syndrome, arthroscopy of the knee joint
- peripheral nerve diseases, neuralgia
- conditions after long immobilization
- flaccid paralysis and paralysis
- increased muscle tension
- pain syndromes
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- dermatological changes on the skin, eczema, wounds, skin changes
- high degree of bone decalcification
- severe weakness
- early post-fracture period
- acute local and general inflammation
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels, varicose veins, thrombotic disease, circulatory failure
COURSE OF THE TREATMENT
Whirlpool massage is performed in special centrifuges. which are of an appropriate shape to allow the lower or upper limbs to be freely immersed in the water. Typically a whirlpool bath lasts 10, 20 or 30 minutes. It is performed daily or every other day. One series consists of about 10-15 treatments.
