Pain from injury, surgery, arthritis, and similar disorders often responds well to heat therapy. By increasing the temperature in selected areas of the body, heat therapy enhances blood circulation and helps to relax sore muscles, reducing stiffness and increasing mobility.
Warm moist heat increases circulation to the affected area. Blood carries needed nutrients to the area and flushes away toxins.
The Ankle Shop offers a wide selection of heat therapy products from heat wraps, paraffin wax therapy to professional Hydrocollators. The type of heat therapy required for your type of condition should be discussed with your health care provider.
Thermal products are designed to provide safe and effective treatment for injuries with maximum comfort and convenience.
Heat dilates blood vessels and the muscles surrounding the ankle joint. This process increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the ankle joint, helping to heal the damaged tissue.
Hot Therapy Basic Guidelines: 1) Heat is applied to chronic injuries (ongoing conditions). 2) Heat therapy increases the blood flow to the injured area, helping the body remove and reabsorb cellular by-products. 3) Heat is also soothing, and can reduce pain and stiffness. 4) However, heat should never be applied to an acute injury unless under the direction of a medical professional.
