This power point throw light on whirlpool bath.
It will also improve the knowledge on principles & techniques of application of whirlpool bath.
It will also give the knowledge on therapeutic effects & actions of whirlpool
It will enhance the information on indication & contraindication of whirlpool bath.
It will serves the knowledge on uses and precautions on whirlpool bath.
It will inform you about the classification of different type of whirlpool bath.
3. INTRODUCTION
• 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 entire body can be
placed inside.
4. INTRODUCTION
• Most whirlpools in 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.
8. TYPES: HUBBARD/IMMERSSION
• Greater potential for exercise during treatment due to it's size and can
accommodate a full body treatment
• Capacity can range anywhere from 200 gallons to more than 400 gallons
• figure 8 pattern. The pattern can allow for easy access to the patient. Note
that the larger tanks can also have more than one turbine for agitation.
• Butterfly shape & can do Underwater exercises
• 8 feet long * 6 feet wide * 4 feet deep
• 425 gallons of water
• Turbines, stretcher, hoist
• Chances of contamination
• Expensive secondary to amount of water, time to clean
10. TYPES: EXTREMITIES
• The Extremity Tank is usually used for the upper or lower extremities
and has a capacity of 10 to 45 gallons of water
11. CONTRAINDICATION
• fever
• Recent skin grafts
• Circulatory impairment
• Open wounds
• Hemorrhage
• Skin allergy
• Active bleeding
INDICATION
• Poor circulation
• Chronic edema, Stiff joints
• Separate dead tissue, Arthritis
• Pain relief in amputation
• After removal of plaster cast(fractures)
• Infected wounds-with added antiseptic
agent
• Poliomyelitis and paraplegia to improve
circulation
• Traumatic and chronic inflammatory
conditions ,Weak and painful feet
12. USES
• Burns if no agitation is used.
• open wounds for debridement
purposes.
• post-operative orthopedics
condition where the water will
add a buoyancy element to
eliminate the weight of the
extremity for movement.
• as a resistance force for
exercises.
PRECAUTIONS
• any adverse condition that may
appear
• skin pallor, shivering
• dizziness
• rapid, weak pulse
• Headache, edema
• decrease in ROM
• Hyperventilation, seasickness
13. THEURAPEUTIC EFFECTS
• the whirlpool bath combines the
values of conductive heat and
gentle, massage.
• a sedative action.
• a relief of pain by stimuli that act
through the pain gait mechanism.
• a relaxation of muscle spasms.
ACTIONS
• producing vasodilatation
• improving local arterial and lymphatic circulation.
• softening of scar tissue.
• breaking down old adhesions after fractures or
sprains.
• cleaning and stimulation of wounds.
• mechanically removing dirt, dead tissue, and puss.
• causing regression of the inflammatory process.
• demenution of edema and effusion.
• the part to be treated is immersed in the water and
the jet of the stream is allowed to produce
turbulence in the hot water.
14.
15. PRINCIPLES
• 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.
16. PRINCIPLES
• 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 medicine for relaxation after practice or
competition
17. TECHNIQUE OF APPLICATION
• The whirlpool tank is filled with water.
• The water temperature is checked by hand and thermometer.
• Adjust the patient’s position in accordance with the treated body part
and consider both comfort and security.
• Explain the procedure and reassure the patient.
• Place the body part in water.
• Encourage the patient to move while keeping the body part underwater
during the treatment in case of joint involvement.
• After the completion of treatment, dry the body part and wrap it
keeping it warm.
