What is Heat therapy?
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Heat therapy is most commonly used for rehabilitation purposes. The therapeutic effects of heat include increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues; decreasing joint stiffness; reducing pain; relieving muscle spasms; reducing inflammation, edema, and aids in the post acute phase of healing; and increasing blood flow. The increased blood flow to the affected area provides proteins, nutrients, and oxygen for better healing.
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How do members experience Heat therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 45 | 2 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 42 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 16 | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 8 | 0 | |
| Neck pain | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle tension | 1 | |
| Pain in left side of neck | 1 | |
| Skin discoloration | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
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