Description

FLU115D – Double extremity Fluidotherapy unit for treating up to two hands or two feet independently or simultaneously. Includes (40) LB of Cellex Dry Heat Media.

 

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Fluidotherapy:

Dry heat therapy.

 

Fluidization causes finely divided particles to acquire the characteristics of fluid. Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents.

 

So how does this work? Fluidotherapy is a dry thermal physical agent that transfers its energy (i.e. heat) to soft tissues by forced convection. Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents.

 

What is forced convection? It is defined as the process of heat transfer through the forced movements of heated air and Cellex (made of natural cellulose) particles in the chamber, which together are circulated around the extremity being treated. Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents.

 

So, what is Fluidotherapy? It is defined as: A modality of dry heat that uses a suspended air stream with the properties of a liquid. It simultaneously performs the functions of applied heat, massage, sensory stimulation, levitation and pressure oscillations. Mosbys Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health.

 

Dry Heat Therapy relieves localized pain, increases localized blood circulation, increases range of motion and relieves minor pain and stiffness associated with nonrheumatoid arthritis.

 

Single Extremity Unit is for treating the hand, wrist, elbow, foot and ankle. Includes thirty pounds (13.6 kg) of Cellex Dry Heat Media.

 

Clinical indications:

Relief of local pain

 

Management of minor pain and stiffness on non-rheumatoid arthritis

 

Increase localized blood circulation

 

Management of joint range of motion when combined with exercise

 

Examples of common applications:

 

Relief of local pain

 

Exercise

 

Tissue heating

 

Sensory stimulation

 

Increased blood flow

 

Decreased ROM

 

Other conditions where heat is appropriate

 

 

Contraindications:

Where cancerous lesions are present in the treatment area.

 

Where open wounds are present in the treatment area.

 

When patients are suspected of carrying serious infectious diseases.

 

Systemic infectious diseases where it is advisable to suppress heat or fevers.

 

Severe circulatory obstruction disorders. (arterial, venous, or lymphatic)

 

 

• Mains Power	120V, 50/60 Hz, 11A
  Product Weight	60 lb (27.2 kg)
  Shipping Weight	100 lb (45.4 kg)
  Dimensions	34″ x 18.5″ x 33″ (86.4 cm x 47 cm x 83.3 cm)
  Variable Adjustments	Time, Temperature and Air Speed
  Modes of Operation	Continuous and Pulsed
  Pulse Mode	OFF to 6 seconds; ON/OFF
  Treatment Time	1-99 minutes and Continuous
  Operating Temperature	Dependent upon Air Speed selected 88° F to 125° F (31°C to 52°C)
  Optimal Performance	115° to 118° at 50% Air Speed
  Air Speed	0% to 100% (5% increments)
  Safety Class	Class I, Type B
  Safety Tests	UL 60601-1