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An application that provides cold temperature but is dry against the skin.
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dry cold
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Gel-filled packs that are warmed in a water bath to provide moist heat application.
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hydrocollator packs
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A plastic or rubber device filled with ice to provide a dry cold application around the neck.
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ice collar
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A band of fabric or leather that is placed around a patient's waist and grasped by the health care worker during transfer or ambulation to provide additional support for the patient; also known as a transfer belt
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gait belt
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Dry cold treatments that are used to lower the body temperature.
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hypothermia blankets
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Artificial supports that assist a patient in walking.
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crutches
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Temperature-controlled units that circulate warm liquid through a pad to provide dry heat; also known as aquathermia pads.
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aquamatic pads
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A rod used as an aid in walking.
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cane
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The tightening or shortening of a muscle
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contracture
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A heated mixture of paraffin and mineral oil that is used to provide a moist heat application.
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paraffin wax treatment
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An application that provides warm temperature but is dry against the skin
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dry heat
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A plastic or rubber device filled with ice to provide a dry cold application.
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ice bag
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The use of cold to relieve pain, reduce swelling, reduce body temperature, and control bleeding.
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cryotherapy
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An application that provides cold temperature but is moist against the skin.
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moist cold
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Folded wet or dry cloths that are applied firmly to a body part.
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compresses
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An application that provides warm temperature but is moist against the skin.
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moist heat
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The use of heat to relieve pain, stimulate healing, increase circulation to an area, combat infection, and relieve muscle spasms or increase muscle mobility before exercise
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thermotherapy
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The full range of movement of a muscle or joint; exercises designed to move each joint and muscle through its full range of movement.
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range of motion (ROM)
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Constriction (decrease in diameter) of the blood vessels
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vasoconstriction
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A special bath given to apply moist heat to the genital or rectal area; frequently used after childbirth to ease discomfort and speed healing.
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sitz bath
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A band of fabric or leather that is placed around a patient's waist and grasped by the health care worker during transfer or ambulation to provide additional support for the patient; also known as a gait belt.
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transfer belt
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A device that has a metal framework and aids in walking.
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walker
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Rubber or plastic devices designed to hold warm water for dry heat application.
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warm-water bags
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Dilation (increase in diameter) of the blood vessels.
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vasodilation
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