INFRARED THERAPY

• Infrared radiation therapy is an therapy that is

used to manage acute or chronic pain in
patients.
• In this therapy various wavelengths of light are
focused to the parts of the body that have
pain.
• A key characteristic of infrared light is that it
has the ability to get below the skin layers and
provide a much greater depth.
• This in turn can be more effective in providing
pain relief.
• This method of therapy is natural and painless
and can provide numerous health benefits,
without causing damage to the skin.
 Benefits of Infrared therapy
• Infrared light helps in cells regeneration and
their repair.
• Infrared light can offer immense health
benefits, ranging from pain relief to reducing
inflammation.
• Unlike ultraviolet light, which has damaging
effects on the cells and tissues of the body,
infrared light is safe.
• Infrared therapy technology in a way allows
people to harness the benefits of the sunlight,
without getting exposed to harmful ultraviolet
rays.
• Infrared light facilitates the circulation of
oxygen-rich blood in the body, which can help
in faster healing of deep tissues.
• It has been used extensively to reduce the pain
caused by sports injuries, improve endorphin
levels, and bio activate neuromodulators.
• Infrared therapy has no side effects.
• It is even used for infants in the neonatal
intensive care.
• Infrared radiations have proven to improve
cardiovascular health.
• Its molecule nitric oxide plays an important
part in keeping blood vessels healthy
• Infrared radiation physiotherapy has shown
impressive health results in detoxifying the
body.
 indications
• arthritis
• back and neck pain
• muscle strain
• sciatica
• carpel tunnel syndrome
• sports injuries
 WAX THERAPY
• Wax therapy is a form of deep heat therapy
one of the most effective ways of applying
heat to improve mobility by warming the
connective tissues.
• Wax Therapy, involves the application of
molten paraffin wax, to the connecting tissues
causing muscle relaxation and improves joint
mobility.
• It is mainly used to treat Painful hands and feet.
• It is basically used in combination with the
common mobilizing techniques and customized
exercise programs to achieve better results.
 EFFECTS OF WAX THERAPY
• Relieves pain
• Decreases joint stiffness
• Helps in increasing the blood flow
• increases range of movement
• Decreases muscle spasms
• Decreases inflammation.
 How does it work ?
• In Wax Therapy, Molten Paraffin wax is applied to the
skin in the form of layers so that it gets build up.
• Then the wax starts getting hard upon coming in
contact with air away from the wax bath.
• The wax is then peeled off with no pain and the area
is now ready for Massage, Exercise, Stretching or any
additional therapeutic measures.
 Research
• Title : Efficacy of Paraffin Wax Bath with and
without joint mobilization techniques in
rehabilitation of post-traumatic stiff hand

• Author : Fozia Sibtain

• conclusion : Paraffin wax bath with joint

mobilization techniques are more effective than
mobilization
• techniques without paraffin wax bath in the
rehabilitation of post traumatic stiff hand.
• It is recommended to test a small area on the
inside of the wrist prior to a full immersion of
one’s hands or feet.
 APPLICATION OF WAX THERAPY:
• Melt the wax in the paraffin wax bath. Do not
immerse your hands or feet into the wax at this time.
• Once melted at the right temperature according to
the thermostat, allow the wax to cool a little.
• Make sure the wax temperature is not more than 51-
degree centigrade when you start your treatment.
• Wash your hands or feet thoroughly before using the
wax.
• Test a small area on the inside of your wrist to
make sure the temperature is suitable for you
before you fully immerse your hands or feet.
• Dip your hands or feet into the wax and then
completely remove them. Allow the wax to
begin solidifying.
• Rapidly re-dip for another few seconds and
remove again.
• Separate the fingers or toes before dipping to
allow the wax to coat all around them.
• Then rapidly wrap the hand with Plastic liner
or you can use an old towel and wrap it
around your hand or foot.
• Leave the towel for approximately 20-30
minutes.
• Peel off the wax and make it into a ball,
exercising the fingers by gripping and un-
gripping the wax before returning it to the pan
for future use.
• Continue to exercise the joints for at least ten
minutes after the procedure.
• Moisturize your hands and feet using
emollients or moisturizers.
 INDICATIONS:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Joint Mobility issues
• Scleroderma
 CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Numbness in your hands or feet

• Diabetes
• Skin rashes
• Wounds
• Cuts
• Open Sores
• Inflammatory Skin Conditions