Principles
Oil + heat
The syndromes that are used for treatment.
It is often used for very tense or easily injured muscles, such as plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, hip pain, and knee gout. Avoid areas with inflammation as it is a hot procedure.
Caution
Patients with nosebleeds
Patients with high blood pressure
Patients with hemiplegia or paralysis who have no feeling of pain
Patients with diabetes
Patients who are intolerant to heat
Areas with delicate skin, open wounds, or inflammation
Procedure
Place a cotton pad on the area to be treated.
Spray oil onto the cotton pad, leaving a small border uncovered.
Spray the cotton pad thoroughly with oil.
Blow hot air over it.
Lift the cotton pad to allow it to cool slightly.
Flip the cotton pad over and blow hot air again.
Repeat steps 1-6 for approximately 60 minutes. Continuously monitor the patient’s temperature and muscle tone to prevent overheating and assess muscle relaxation.
Precautions during the procedure.
Distance between the hot air blower and the patient’s skin.
Hot air blower heat level.
If the patient cannot tolerate the heat, remove the cotton pads. Try not to move the patient to prevent the oil from spreading to other areas.