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    1) A whirlpool bath uses a turbine to circulate water and provide hydrotherapy through agitation and aeration. 2) There are different types of tanks for treating different body parts, from extremities to full immersion. The Hubbard tank allows full body immersion and is useful for treating extensive burns or joint disorders. 3) Whirlpool baths can be used to mobilize stiff joints, provide pain relief and assist with wound dressing changes through gentle debridement, while allowing patient comfort and effective exercise.

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    1) A whirlpool bath uses a turbine to circulate water and provide hydrotherapy through agitation and aeration. 2) There are different types of tanks for treating different body parts, from extremities to full immersion. The Hubbard tank allows full body immersion and is useful for treating extensive burns or joint disorders. 3) Whirlpool baths can be used to mobilize stiff joints, provide pain relief and assist with wound dressing changes through gentle debridement, while allowing patient comfort and effective exercise.

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    1) A whirlpool bath uses a turbine to circulate water and provide hydrotherapy through agitation and aeration. 2) There are different types of tanks for treating different body parts, from extremities to full immersion. The Hubbard tank allows full body immersion and is useful for treating extensive burns or joint disorders. 3) Whirlpool baths can be used to mobilize stiff joints, provide pain relief and assist with wound dressing changes through gentle debridement, while allowing patient comfort and effective exercise.

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    Whirlpool Bath Therapy

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    Richa
    1) A whirlpool bath uses a turbine to circulate water and provide hydrotherapy through agitation and aeration. 2) There are different types of tanks for treating different body parts, from extremities to full immersion. The Hubbard tank allows full body immersion and is useful for treating extensive burns or joint disorders. 3) Whirlpool baths can be used to mobilize stiff joints, provide pain relief and assist with wound dressing changes through gentle debridement, while allowing patient comfort and effective exercise.

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    WHIRLPOOL BATH

    THERAPY
    INTRODUCTION

    • A whirlpool of the bath is a


    tank that contains water with
    a turbine in it to produce
    movement of water through
    agitation and aeration, making
    it enable to assist or resist
    movements of the distal parts
    of the extremities or whole
    extremities and the lower
    trunk.
    1) The extremity tanks are useful for the treatment of a distal extremity
    2) lowboy and highboy tanks are useful for immersion of larger parts of the
    extremities and for immersion up to the waist.
    3) Hubbard tank -
    • a) a tank designed for full immersion of the body, used for hydrotherapy.
    • A narrow section at the middle of the tank allows the therapist to reach the
    patient, and wider sections at each end permit full abduction of the
    patient's legs and arms.
    • c) The tank is fitted with an aerator that agitates the water and provides
    gentle massage and débridement of wounds.
    • An overhead crane facilitates transfer of the patient to and from the tank.
    • e) The Hubbard tank is especially useful in the treatment of patients with
    extensive burns and those with chronic multiple joint disorders.
    • The tank is usually made of stainless steel, although fiberglass and plastic tanks
    are also available.
    • The shapes and sizes of the tanks are also variable.
    • The turbine of the whirlpool is composed of a motor bracketed securely to the
    side of the whirlpool , with pipes for water and air circulation suspended in the
    water.
    • The height and direction of the turbine determines the effect.
    • For relief of pain and to achieve wound debridement the turbine may be
    directed towards the involved area, whereas for the hypersensitive skin and
    when the wound has lot of granulation ,the turbine is directed away from the
    involved area.
    • There is mixing tap to allow any desired water temperature ; a temperature of
    36- 41 ( degree Celsius) are usually employed, but for the treatment of acutely
    inflamed structures, a temperature of 0-26 degree Celsius ( cold whirlpool) is
    used.
    Techniques of application
    • 1) The tank is filled with water and the required temperature is
    selected using the thermostat.
    • 2) If required an antimicrobial agent is added to water, this is
    particularly for the treatment of wounds.
    • 3) The patient is prepared as per any heat / cold treatments.
    • 4) No clothing should be allowed to enter into the water, as it may be
    sucked into the turbine.
    • 5) If wound is to be treated, the wound dressings need to be removed
    and adequate measures should be taken by the therapist such as
    wearing of gloves, etc. to prevent the spread of infection.
    • 6) Position the patient comfortably with the affected area immersed in
    water
    • 7) Adjust the direction & aeration of the turbine , as per the effect
    required.
    • 8) Turn on the turbine & tell the patient to exercise the affected pa
    if treatment is directed for joint stiffness or edema without acute
    inflammation.
    9) Treatment time is usually confined to 10-30 minutes , though shorter
    periods may be indicated for wound debridement.
    10) At the end of treatment ,the limb should be kept out of water,
    thoroughly checked and is covered by a dry sheet to avoid chilling.
    11) If a wound is being treated, a clean pressurized rinse is recommended
    at the end of treatment and the wound dressing is reapplied.
    12) Drain, rinse and clean the whirlpool a per the direction of use.
    USES
    • 1) open wounds
    • 2) to mobilize stiff joints of the extremities
    • 3) Pain relief
    ADVANTAGES
    • 1) can be used for heating effects, exercise as well as for wound
    dressing.
    • 2) allows patient comfort.
    • 3) weaker muscles can be exercised effectively.
    • 4) allows movement along with heating unlike other heating
    modalities.
    Disadvantages
    • 1) Size of tank limits its use.
    • 2) risk of infection spread in wound treatments
    • 3) Cost of cleaning and heating is more.

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