Heating Pad-Hot Packs Treatment Report
See also: Hot Water Bottle
What is Heating Pad-Hot Packs?
The heat provided by heat pads or hot packs can relax tight muscles causing tissues to relax. This decreases pain caused by muscle tension or spasms. It also causes vasodilation of blood vessels which increases circulation to the area. Types can include electrical, chemical and water bottles/packs.
Reasons used & Efficacy
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| back pain, headaches, stomach pain, | 1 | 0 |
Mouse over the table for more information
Schedules
| 30minutes as needed | ||
|---|---|---|
1
|
||
Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Report created on November 23, 2009.