Whirlpool Bath - Physiotherapy.pptx

Whirlpool therapy is a physical therapy modality that is used to treat several orthopaedic and neurological dysfunctions.

1. Whirlpool Bath Dr. Nitin Saini

2. CONTENT :-- INTRODUCTON Types of Whirlpool bath Principles of Application Technique of application USES Beware of Indications Contraindication

3. INTRODUCTON The whirlpool is a large tub that is filled with water.  The body part that is to be treated is then placed in the tub of water, and a small motor agitates the water. While in the water, you can move your body part to help improve the motion around the injured area. A whirlpool may be used by your physical therapist to help improve circulation, mobility, and comfort after an injury or after surgery. There are some whirlpools that are larger, and your entire body can be placed inside.

4. Most whirlpools that you will encounter in a physical therapy clinic are small, and only your arm or leg will be able to be placed in it. The temperature of the water in the whirlpool can be warm or cold, depending on the desired goal. The typical temperature of a warm whirlpool is 98-110 degrees Fahrenheit. A typical whirlpool treatment lasts for 10 to 15 minutes. 

5. Principles of Application The principle of whirlpool therapy is to combine the effect of  temperature with the mechanical effects of water. Warm whirlpool contains water at temperature ranges between the 36-45 degree celecius   and a jet of water or air stream allowed to produce turbulence in water. This turbulence is produced by a electrical motor incorporated in the apparatus. Depending upon the apparatus, whirlpool bath can be used for the treatment of the limbs or whole body.

6. THE PART TO BE TREATED IS IMMERSED INTO THE WATER AND JET OF STREAM IS ALLOWEDTO PRODUCE TURBULENCE IN THE HOT WATER TREATMENT IS USUALLY GIVEN FOR 15-20 MINUTES. WHIRLPOOL BATHS IS USED IN RHEUMATIC DISORDERS, POST TRAUMATIC STIFFNESS AND JOINT PAIN. IT IS EFFECTIVELY USED IN SPORTS MEDICINEFOR RELAXATION AFTER PRACTICE ORCOMPETITION

7. Common Conditions That May be Treated with Whirlpool Therapy:- Common injuries and conditions that may be treated with whirlpool therapy include: Ankle fracture Plantar fasciitis Lisfranc dislocation Colle’s and Smith’s fractures Ankle Strain Tennis elbow Achilles tendon rupture and tendinitis

8. Position of the patient Whir l pool bath

9. USES:- Burns if no agitation is used. Open wounds for debridement purposes. Post operative orthopedics condition where the water will add a bouyancy element to eliminate the weight of extremity for movement. As a resistance force for exercises.

10. Beware of:- Any adverse condition that may appear Skin pallor Shivering Dizziness Rapid, weak pulse Headache Edema Decrease in ROM Hyperventilation Seasickness

11. Indications :- Poor circulation Chronic edema Separate dead tissue Pain relief in amputation After removal of plaster cast(fractures) Stiff joints Infected wounds-with added antiseptic agent Arthritis with stiff and swollen joints Poliomyelitis and paraplegia to improve circulation Traumatic and chronic inflammatory conditions Weak and painful feet

12. Contraindication :- Feverish patient Recent skin grafts Circulatory impairment Open wounds Hemorrhage Skin allergy Active bleeding