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Methods of Application of Wax

There are four methods for applying paraffin wax therapy: dipping, wrapping, brushing, and pouring. The dipping method involves repeatedly immersing and removing the body part in molten wax to build up 3-4mm layers over 2-3 seconds. The wrapping method uses a bandage rolled in wax. The brushing method applies wax to proximal joints with a brush. The pouring method pours wax directly onto the body part. Paraffin wax therapy reduces pain and stiffness in arthritic, painful, and stiff joints through localized heat, and helps decrease inflammation and increase mobility.

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Methods of Application of Wax

There are four methods for applying paraffin wax therapy: dipping, wrapping, brushing, and pouring. The dipping method involves repeatedly immersing and removing the body part in molten wax to build up 3-4mm layers over 2-3 seconds. The wrapping method uses a bandage rolled in wax. The brushing method applies wax to proximal joints with a brush. The pouring method pours wax directly onto the body part. Paraffin wax therapy reduces pain and stiffness in arthritic, painful, and stiff joints through localized heat, and helps decrease inflammation and increase mobility.

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Methods of application of wax:

There are four methods of application of paraffin wax therapy and the treatment is given for about 10 20 minutes. 1. 2. 3. 4. Dipping method (Direct immersion) Wrapping method (bandaging) Brushing method Pouring method

Dipping method (Direct immersion):

In this method, the body part to be treated is directly immersed into the container of paraffin wax for 2 3 seconds and taken out. After 2 3 seconds the part is again immersed to make another layer of paraffin wax. This process is repeated 6 12 times until 3 4 mm layer is formed, and then wrapped around by plastic sheet and towel. This method is preferably used for treating distal parts of the body.

Wrapping method (bandaging):

A roll of bandage is immersed in molten paraffin wax and then wrapped around the body part. This method is preferably used for treating proximal parts of the body.

Brushing method:

A brush of various sizes is used for the application of molten wax over the body tissues. This method is used for proximal joints i.e. shoulder, elbow andknee joints etc.

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a towel.

Pouring method:

The molten wax is directly poured by a utensil on the part to be treated and then wrapped around by

Therapeutic effects:
Arthritic conditions:
In arthritis conditions like RA, particularly for the stiff and painful joint and the distal part of the body such as hands, feet, paraffin wax is helpful before mobilization exercises. The heat produce by the paraffin wax reduces the pain and soften the joint.

Painful conditions:
In painful condition affecting the joints due to trauma or disease paraffin wax is of value to decrease pain and enhancing function e.g. sprain, strain.

Stiff joints:
Paraffin wax therapy decreases pain, soften the joint and also increases the mobility.

Chronic inflammation:
In chronic inflammatory condition with oedema and stiffness affecting joints, paraffin wax is of value important to decrease oedema and increase softening of joint.

Contra indications:
Open wound Skin infection Defective skin sensation Ischemic conditions Skin allergy

Dangers:
Burns Aggravation of inflammation

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