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Chapter-07 Superficial Heating Modalities

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Electrotherapy

Author
1. Singh Jagmohan
ISBN
9789350259597
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11673_7
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Banur, Patiala, Punjab, India, Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab, India, College of Physiotherapy, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences, MUKTSAR (Punjab) India, Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Banur, Dist. Patiala (Punjab), India
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Abstract

This chapter covers the Superficial Heating Modalities. Its composition, methods of applications, indications for use, physiological effects, therapeutic effects, dangers and contraindications have been explained in detail. Hot packs, electric heating packs, whirlpool bath, contrast bath, heliotherapy and sauna bath have also been explained.

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