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This treatment involves the combination of alternate immersion in hot and cold baths.

Temperature of Hot water - 40° - 45°C
Temperature of cold water - 15° - 20°C

Where useful?

  1. Pain in the extremities (Legs and Hands)
  2. General Relaxation
Where it should not be used?

Individuals with lack of sensation to hot and cold temperatures (in case of Nerve damage) for example some diabetics.


Advantages

  1. Relief of Pain
  2. Relaxing Effect
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