Heat transfer by three types of hot pack and its implication on the flexibility of the lower back: a randomized, controlled trial

Abstract

| The use of hot pack is a common superficial thermotherapy strategy and one of its benefits is the increase of muscle flexibility. However, there is a lack of information about the effects of the heat pack alone, without being used in association with other therapeutic interventions, in the flexibility

Effect of cervical stability exercises on neck pain and disability in patients with cervical spondylosis: A randomized controlled study

“…All participants in both groups (A & B) received twelve sessions of traditional treatment for cervical spondylosis which www.fizjoterapiapolska.pl was comprised of hot packs, ultrasound and suboccipital muscles stretch, three sessions per week for four weeks. Hot pack was applied on the paraspinal muscles of the neck for 15 minutes [15]. The ultrasound was applied on paraspinal muscles with parameters set at 1 MHz, 1.5 watt/cm for 10 minutes [16].…”

A Review of Heat Therapy in African Traditional Medicine

“…Others include: acute and non-specific chronic low back pain [2,8,20], fibromyalgia [7], cutaneous leishmaniasis [21,22], tumours [13], musculoskeletal injuries [5,23], Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases [24], diabetic kidney disease [25], etc. Therapeutic effects of heat include: increased muscle flexibility of the lower back [26], increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues, decreasing joint stiffness reducing pain, relieving muscle spasm, reducing inflammation and edema aids in the post-acute phase of healing, and increasing blood circulation. Increase circulation to affected area provides nutrients and oxygen for better healing [15].…”

Investigation of temperature effects of a low-level laser source within the muscle phantom

“…Because it is effective in reducing pain and improving muscle performance, it is highly preferred in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders that decrease the quality of life due to pain and limitation of movement [5], [11]. Use of applications that increase the temperature of muscle tissue in the physiotherapy clinic generates many therapeutic effects such as vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels), promoting blood flow, muscle cell activation that can encourage relaxation, tissue renewal that helps promote DNA synthesis and therefore cell proliferation [12]- [14]. But rising tissue temperature above 45° C causes irreversible damage [15].…”