Modalities used in Physiotherapy Wax Bath

Paraffin wax is used for the treatment.

The temperature of the wax is in the range between 40° to 44°c.(1)

The heat energy obtained from the hot wax is used to relieve pain and stiffness of the joints.

When to apply?

Joint pain
Joint stiffness
Conditions like Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis

Where useful?

This is applied over Joints of legs and hands

Where it should not be used?

If the area to be treated has:

Open wounds
Cuts
Burns
Skin rashes

Advantages

Joint pain and stiffness is relived
Skin becomes smooth and moist
Causes relaxing effect

Treatment Time

The time duration for the treatment is about 30-45 minutes

References:

Therapeutic Heat - (https://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1932§ionid=141707499)
Sample Records For Cryotherapy - (https://www.science.gov/topicpages/c/cryotherapy.html)
Light Therapy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2223§ionid=173788506)
Contrast Bath Therapy - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_bath_therapy)
Shortwave And Microwave Diathermy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=465§ionid=40195359)
Ultrasonics - (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/physics/physics/ultrasonics)
Therapeutic Massage Techniques - (https://www.physioblasts.org/f/public/1366280192_429_FT0_technique_of_massage.pdf)
The Properties Of Water And Their Applications for Training - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4327375/)

Published on Feb 19, 2016
Last Updated on Nov 11, 2019

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Robin123 Tuesday, January 28, 2014

I suffer from TMD and have pain in the right side neck. I have been adviced IFT for ten days. Is it ok to go for it and will it reduce the pain. Ravindra Bawari

varun.esm Tuesday, October 29, 2013

i have problem while writing and while working on keyboard or using calculator.
i cannot grip the pen properly within my 1st finger and thumb and while working on computer i am unable to use my 1st finger for pressing keys so i use my middle finger.
please advice...

regards
varun

KathyF Wednesday, July 24, 2013

I had short wave diathermy in Italy for a shoulder injury. It seems to have been very succesful - pain reduced and mobility improved afte 3 sessions. I would try it again.

faizan43 Saturday, March 23, 2013

i have muscular atrophy in my both hand, i cant hold anything and close my figure.anyone advice my how to recover from it.Or any way of treatment??

kdharmarajan1947 Friday, March 22, 2013

For lumbar spondylosis, I've been advised IFT as part pf physio therapy. I find however that IFt sometimes hurts [as if someone pricks me with a pin]while it is on in specific areas. Is it ok? Should I ask to reduce the intensity ..? I should add I do feel a certain degree of comfort once the therapy is over..