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Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve pain, discomfort and promote physical well-being.

Local applications include various types of hot and cold packs, baths, compresses, skin scrubs and ice massage, scrubs.

The theory of hydrotherapy including the effects of heat and cold, contraindications, the use of additives, and how to prescribe homecare are also discussed in detail.

For even greater benefit follow the hydrotherapy with a massage treatment.