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Fluidotherapy is a technique that uses warm air mixed with dry powdered particles, usually corn cob, to treat areas of the body. It has several advantages such as allowing movement during treatment, precise temperature control, and easy administration. Potential disadvantages include the need for expensive equipment, risk of overheating or particles getting into wounds. The procedure involves removing jewelry from the treatment area, applying a barrier to wounds, inserting the body part into the fluidotherapy unit, securing it safely, setting the temperature to a comfortable level, and treating for 20 minutes while adjusting agitation.

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Fluidotherapy PDF

Fluidotherapy is a technique that uses warm air mixed with dry powdered particles, usually corn cob, to treat areas of the body. It has several advantages such as allowing movement during treatment, precise temperature control, and easy administration. Potential disadvantages include the need for expensive equipment, risk of overheating or particles getting into wounds. The procedure involves removing jewelry from the treatment area, applying a barrier to wounds, inserting the body part into the fluidotherapy unit, securing it safely, setting the temperature to a comfortable level, and treating for 20 minutes while adjusting agitation.

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  • Introduction to Fluidotherapy: Provides an overview of fluidotherapy applications and introduces the equipment and its purposes.
  • Fluidotherapy Equipment and Procedure: Details the equipment required for fluidotherapy and step-by-step procedural guidance.
  • Advantages of Fluidotherapy: Highlights the benefits of fluidotherapy treatment, emphasizing patient mobility and ease of administration.
  • Disadvantages of Fluidotherapy: Discusses potential drawbacks like equipment costs and risks associated with fluidotherapy sessions.
  • References: Provides a list of references and sources consulted in the preparation of the fluidotherapy application guide.

Application Technique for Fluidotherapy

Assist. Lecturer RAAED FAROOQ KHALEEL

B.M.T. Physiotherapy ,[Link]. Physiotherapy


Application Technique for Fluidotherapy
Equipment Required
Fluidotherapy unit of appropriate size and shape for areas to
be treated
Procedure
1. Remove all jewelry and clothing from the area to be treated
and inspect the area.
2. Cover any open wounds with a plastic barrier to prevent the
cellulose particles from becoming lodged in the wound.
3. Extend the body part to be treated through the portal of the
unit.
4. Secure the sleeve to prevent particles from escaping from
the cabinet.
5. Set the temperature at 38° C to 48° C (100° F to 118° F).

6. Adjust the degree of agitation to achieve patient comfort.

7. The patient may move or exercise during the intervention.

8. Treat for 20 minutes.


Advantages

• Patient can move during the intervention to work on

gaining AROM.

• Minimal pressure applied to the area being treated

• Temperature well-controlled and constant

throughout intervention

• Easy to administer
Disadvantages
 Expensive equipment
 Limb must be in dependent position in some units,
increasing the risk of edema formation.
 The constant heat source may result in overheating.

 If the corn cob particles spill onto a


smooth floor, they will make the floor
slippery.
References

1. Clayton's Electrotherapy (Physiotherapy Essentials) Paperback – Import, 24 Nov


1995 by Sheila Kitchen MSc PhD DipTP MCSP Professor (Author), Sarah Bazin
MCSP (Author)
2. Physical Agents : Theory and Practice,3rd Edition ,Barbara J. Behrens PTA, MS
,Holly Beinert PT, MPT
3. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice ,Fourth Edition, by
Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, OCS
4. Therapeutic Modalities For Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Sixth Edition by
William E. Prentice , Ph.D., A.T.C., P.T.
5. Textbook of Electrotherapy Kindle Edition by Singh Jagmohan (Author)
6. Practical Electrotherapy: A Guide to Safe Application ,by John Fox and Tim
Sharp, 2007

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