Hydrocollator 4pack

This 4-pack Hydrocollator Heating Unit has the capacity to hold and heat 6 moist heat packs up to 160 degrees in an insulated hot water bath. Moist heat and moist heat packs help treat acute and chronic pain, relieve aches, and ease soreness and stiffness.
The use of hydrocollator pack: Purpose: To provide a form of moist heat for the relief of pain or muscle spasms, improvement of range of motion, and improvement of localized circulation to the treatment area.
The Hydrocollator Steam Packs are very easy to use too. Just immerse in Hydrocollator Heating unit to heat, then remove, wrap in its terry cover and extra toweling, and apply to treatment area.
Hydrocollators provide moist heat that helps decrease inflammation by improving blood flow, leading to reduced swelling, pain, and muscle spasms. This makes it an excellent method of pain relief for patients with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or chronic back pain.
The effects of a hydrocollator: Local heating, such as moist heat hydrocollator packs (hot packs) and warm water immersions increase circulation in healthy individuals. Increased blood flow has been shown to increase tissue nutrients, decrease susceptibility to infection, improve wound healing, and facilitate soft tissue repair.
The temperature of the hydrocollator pack: The recommended operating temperature is 160° F to 165° F (71° C to 74° C) . The temperature of the water should be checked with a thermometer after every adjustment, before using the HotPac . Always allow sufficient time for the water temperature to stabilize .