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Thermotherapy (Heat Therapy)

Thermotherapy provides supportive treatment in musculoskeletal pain and soft tissue pathologies through superficial and deep heat applications.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Thermotherapy (Heat Therapy)?

Thermotherapy aims to provide vasodilation, muscle relaxation and pain reduction by increasing tissue temperature with methods such as hot packs, paraffin baths, infrared lamps, ultrasound and short-wave diathermy.

It is widely used in chronic musculoskeletal pain, myofascial syndromes, menstrual pain and soft tissue rehabilitation. It is generally combined with physiotherapy.

Caution or contraindication in acute trauma, active infection, sensory deficit, coagulopathy and areas with malignancy. Application time and temperature must be controlled to prevent burn risk.

Symptoms

Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Myofascial syndromes
Chronic tendinopathy
Menstrual cramps
Chronic low back pain
Rehabilitation support

Risk Factors

Acute trauma and hematoma
Active infection and skin wound
Sensory deficit (burn risk)
Coagulopathy
Malignancy (tumor area)
Some applications during pregnancy

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Cold application should be preferred in acute edema and inflammation
  • Should be applied under physiotherapist or physician supervision
  • Specialist evaluation first if there is neurologic deficit
  • Avoid promises of miracle healing

Treatment Methods

01
Medical evaluation and indication
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Selection of superficial or deep heat
03
Controlled temperature and duration application
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Skin and sensory monitoring
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Integration with exercise program
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Pain and function evaluation

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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