Clinical-Grade Hot Therapy and Hydrocollator Units
At MediDepot, we provide premium Hot Therapy Equipment to relieve pain, relax tense muscles, and increase blood flow. Whether you are looking to equip an active physical therapy center with heavy-duty hydrocollators or simply a medical-grade heating pad to use in the comfort of your own home, our products carry top brands such as Chattanooga and much more.
Thermotherapy, or heat therapy, is an effective way of relieving chronic pain, arthritis, or muscle spasms. We carry a range of products that use both moist heat and dry heat technos.
Explore Our Hot Therapy Categories
We have categorized our products to assist you in finding what you need:
1. Hydrocollators (Moist Heat Therapy Units)
The standard for professional heat therapy. This stainless steel water bath maintains a hot pack at a constant, accurate temperature.
- Durability: Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, designed to remain on and operational 24/7 in professional settings.
- Thermostatic Control: Helps regulate the water temperature within a therapeutic temperature range (usually between 160°F and 165°F).
- Mobile & Desktop Options: Various sizes available, from a 4-pack designed for a small office to a 24-pack mobile installation in a hospital.
2. Hot Packs (Moist Heat)
Must-have accessories for hydrocollators, providing intense penetrating heat.
- Deep Penetration: Moist heat penetrates the body faster and deeper compared to dry heat. This makes it an effective form of therapy when treating stiff joints and contractured muscles.
- Variety of Shapes: Standard, Oversized, Cervical (Neck), and Spinal varieties available to accommodate different parts of the body.
- Reusable & Durable: Filled with either bentonite clay or silica gel. Keeps warm for up to 30 minutes.
3. Electric Heating Pads (Dry and Wet)
Solutions oriented towards the patient, considering the issue of pain management.
- Digital Controls: Involves accurate temperature control and timers for specific therapy times.
- Safety Features: The auto-shutoff features prevent overheating of the products.
- Flexibility: Most digital pads have moisture-attracting covers that allow for wet heat treatment without a wet mess.
Functions of Heat Therapy
The hot therapy can add several physiological benefits to the rehabilitation program:
- Improves Blood Flow: With vasodilation, tissues receive oxygen and nutrients to facilitate healing.
- Pain Relief: Pain relief by reducing the pain impulses and soreness caused by the
- Muscle Relaxation: Relaxes muscles and helps to reduce spasms to facilitate flexibility and freedom of movement before exercise.
- Joint Stiffness: Specifically indicated in cases of
Key Points to Consider
When choosing the hot therapy accessories offered by MediDepot, the following factors should always come into focus:
- Hydrocollator Insulation: You can use fiberglass for Hydrocollator insulation to reduce heat loss and save energy.
- Hygiene: Materials should be easy to clean, resistant to Terry Covers (Hot Pack Covers) to avoid the transfer of infection from one patient to another.
- FDA Clearance: Our medical devices meet the highest safety requirements in the US.
Buy Professional Thermotherapy Equipment
Enhance your analgesic treatment options with reliable Hydrocollators, Hot Packs, and Heating Pads. For a healthcare setting or home treatment, the remedy is only a click away.
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