Hot fomentation of the injured or inflamed area enhances the threshold of pain and thus reduces the perception of pain. It has a synergistic effect along with pain-relieving drugs. Raising the temperature of the injured tissue also enhances the blood profusion and the healing process. Hot fomentation has a relaxing effect.
A cold compress helps in the reduction of inflammation in injuries, protects by slowing the metabolic rate around the tissue, reduces edema and bleeding. A cold compress helps in immediately lowering fever, in very high fever conditions. It can be used after an acute injury or surgical procedure.
- Reduce swelling and edema at the site of injury (Hot & Cold Applications)
- The same pack can be used for “Ankle, Knee, Thigh, Hip, Shoulder”
- Easy application. It comes with External Cloth casing for ease.
- Holds the pack against the body, No need to hold by hand.
- Ideal for reducing Pain/Orthopaedic cases/ post-operative.