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Thermotherapy
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the use of heat, such as warm packs or heating pads, as a therapeutic method to relieve pain and promote healing
What is "thermotherapy"?
Thermotherapy is a medical treatment that involves applying heat to the body to ease pain and promote healing. This can be done through various methods such as hot packs, heating pads, warm baths, or heated wraps. The warmth helps to relax muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce stiffness in joints, which can be helpful for relieving muscle spasms, arthritis pain, and other muscle or bone conditions. Thermotherapy is often used in combination with other treatments like exercise or physical therapy to improve overall recovery and comfort for patients.
Examples
Physical therapists often incorporate thermotherapy, like warm packs, into treatment plans for muscle injuries.
She applied a warm compress to her sore muscles for thermotherapy.
