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Medicina: Ortopedia: Riabilitazione Lesioni Traumatiche della Tibio-Tarsica

English
hydrocollator (hot packs) clicca per ingrandire
Attestation 3
Part of speech Noun
Grammatical label Uncountable
Definition The hydrocollator pack is a canvas bag containing a silicone gel paste which absorbs an amount of water equal to ten times its weight. These are placed in water at 180[d]F and following absorption they can be used for 20 minutes. Special heating baths are also available.They provide up to 30 minutes of deep, moist heat. Easy-to-use, immerse in Hydrocollator Heating Unit, then remove and wrap in terry cover and toweling and apply to treatment area. Reusable and Microwavable.
Definition source http://www.mcbrown.btinternet.co.uk/medict//
Context Moist heat (a hydrocollator) works well for muscular spasm or tightness. Warm whirlpools and paraffin baths are excellent for joint stiffness and serve to increase mobility.
Context source Losito & O´Neil, 1997.
Figure source http://www.rehaboutlet.com/1031.htm
Subject field Ankle Rehabilitation
Sub-field (level 1) Therapy
Sub-field (level 2) Non-surgical treatment
Related concept Paraffin Bath, Infrared Lamp
Associative relation Thermotherapy
it (Applicazioni) Hydrocollator
Reliability code 3



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