Description
Standard size Hydrocollator HotPac 10″ x 12″ (25 cm x 30 cm)
Features:
- The Original Hydrocollator® Moist Heat HotPac
- Hydrocollator HotPacs
- Seven HotPac sizes designed to fit every different body contour
- Provides up to 30 minutes of deep, soothing, moist heat
- Brown tabs on most HotPacs for easy rotation in busy clinics
- One HotPac provides hundreds of cost-effective treatments
- One-year warranty
- Chattanooga is the inventor of the original Hydrocollator HotPac and is proud to still be producing this product today.
Heat Therapy also known as hot packs or heat packs, have a long history in the field of physical therapy. They have been used for decades to provide therapeutic heat to injured areas of the body, promoting pain relief and aiding in the healing process.
HotPacs have gained popularity due to their specific design tailored for general injuries. These HotPacs are shaped to fit the contours of the any body part, providing targeted heat therapy to alleviate pain and discomfort in this area.
The use of HotPacs for heat therapy dates back to ancient times when various cultures utilized heat as a form of treatment for injuries. Over time, advancements in technology and materials have led to the development of more effective and convenient HotPacs.
Today, heat therapy packs are commonly filled with substances such as gel or bentonite clay, that can be heated in a microwave, hot water or a hydrocollator heating unit. The heat is then transferred to the injured area, increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles, and reducing pain.
Studies regarding heat therapy: https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Rehabilitation-Reference-Center-Clinical-Review-Hot-Packs.pdf
