Fluidotherapy Double Extremity by Chattanooga

Fluidotherapy Double Extremity by Chattanooga

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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)

Features and Benefits

Dry Heat increases circulation and assists in pain relief

Massaging Action provides warmth, increased local circulation and pain diminishing effects to help increase joint range of motion

Limb Buoyancy allows patients to freely perform a variety of resistive exercises with increased mobility and decreased pain. The fluidized Cellex particles act like a low viscosity fluid, allowing limbs to be suspended much like in a liquid state.

Heat induced vasodilation

Increases localized blood flow

Improves joint range of motion due to increased collagen elasticity Sensory stimulation

Gentle sensory stimulation of the skin through rubbing of the Cellex¨ particles against the skin surface

Stimulates skin mechanoreceptors

Induces a cutaneous micro massage, helping to decrease pain and increase range of motion

Air flow and high/low features create an antigravity effect that maintains the limb in a buoyant, elevated position to aid in the movement of fluid and help prevent the build up of edema

The effectiveness of Fluidotherapy was compared with Hydrotherapy and Paraffin wax treatments by in vivo temperature measurements of the joint capsule and muscles of the hands and feet. Fluidotherapy applied at 118°F resulted in a maximum joint capsule temperature rise of 16.2°F and a 9.5°F rise in muscle temperature. This was compared to a 13.5°F and 8.1°F rise in temperature, respectively for Paraffin wax treatments. Lastly, Hydrotherapy bath applied at 102°F resulted in only a 10.8°F rise in joint capsule temperature and 7.7°F rise in muscle temperature. [Comparison of In Vivo Temperature Produced by Hydrotherapy, Paraffin Wax and Fluidotherapy. Borrell RM, Parker R, Henley EJ, Masley D, Repinecz]

Measurements of time integrated heat absorption by a hand immersed in a Fluidotherapy unit at 120°F, a Whirlpool at 105.2°F and a Paraffin wax bath at 126°F show the average heat absorption to be 17.2, 5.6 and 4.8 BTU respectively during a 15 minute treatment. [Fluidotherapy: Evaluation of a New Heat Modality? Borrell RM, Henley EJ, Ho P, Hubbell MK]

Standard Accessories

Cellex Dry Heat Media

Technical Specs
Product Weight is without Cellex Dry Head Media
Dedicated circuit is recommended

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 47cm x 83.8 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