Moist/Dry Heating Pad Economy Heating Pad - Medium (16" x 12") With Infrared Technology - Moist heat from this heat therapy pad increases circulation. These moist heating pads speeds recovery by bringing in fresh blood cells and taking away wastes which hinder healing. This moist heat pack therapy is known as electric fomentation therapy. The application of moist heat (fomentation) is commonly prescribe by physical therapists chiropractors and doctors.
A hand held momentary switch of this moist heat pack, controlled by the user, turns the hot pack on and off, and allows the user to
maintain the highest temperature possible. The momentary switch of this heat therapy pad must be held "on" to allow the unit to
heat, released while cooling to normal body temperature. This moist heat pad can be so relaxing; often the user may fall asleep.
When the pressure switch is released, the unit immediately shuts off.
Features & Benefits
Temporarily relieves arthritic and rheumatic pain.
Heating pad relieves pain caused by muscle spasms.
The increased blood flow can relieve the inflamed joints and help maintain flexibility.
A convenient hand-held momentary switch, allows the user to maintain the highest temperature possible.
Rest and the thermotech moist heat pad will gradually relax the muscle spasm, restoring its normal length and relieving pain.
The heat therapy pad moisture produced by the thermotech hot pack transfers the high heat deeper into tissues than an ordinary
dry heat pad.
Moist heat therapy increases circulation and speeds recovery by bringing in fresh blood cells and taking away the wastes which
may hinder healing.
The rapid heat rise, occurring when the hot pack is turned on, forces the moisture out of the flannel onto the skin, speeding temporary relief to the treated area.