Physical Therapy

3. applications that are dry and cold against the skin
6. the use of heat for treatment
7. gel filled packs that are warmed in a water bath temperature of 150-170 degrees and can be contoured to fit over any area of the body
10. applications that are moist and cold against the skin and are more penetrating than dry cold applications
14. use of cold for treatment
17. special containers filled with ice
18. used for chronic joint disease such as arthritis or prior to ROM Exercises
19. exercises done to maintain the health of the musculoskeletar system
21. band of leather or fabric positioned around the patients waist that a healthcare worker can grasp for support during transfers

1. provides warm moist heat to the perineal and rectal area and are is used postpartum or after rectal surgery to provide comfort and promote healing
2. special containers filled with warm water to provide heat to body parts
4. tightening/shortening of a muscle resulting in permanent flexing of a joint
5. blood vessels constrict and less blood goes to the area
7. contains coils filled with cool fluid used to reduce high body temperature
8. Pads smaller pads that contain coils that fill with warm water
9. contains coils that can be filled with air or fluid to warm a patient
11. assistive device that provides balance and support
12. blood vessels dilate and more blood goes to the area
13. 4 legged device that provides support
15. warm and wet applications against the skin that are more penetrating and effective in relieving pain in deeper tissues
16. warm and dry applications against the skin
20. artificial supports that assist a patient who needs help walking