FLUIDOTHERAPY


WHAT IS FLUIDOTHERAPY

Fluidotherapy is also known as fluidized therapy which is a high intensity heating modality that consist of dry heat agent which transfer heat energy or its energy by forced convection to the body soft tissues and produce therapeutic effects.

Borrell and coworkers suggested that for superficial heating, it is irrevalent weather the modality produces wet or dry heat, provided that the skin temperature is raised to the same temperature by both agents.

the fluidotherapy system is using finely solid particles suspended in a heated air stream (air-fluidized solids) acting as the heat transfer medium.

METHOD OF APPLICATION OF FLUIDOTHERAPY

Fluidotherapy units come in variety of sizes that's why there are units for treating the distal extremities and larger joints and also there are larger model available for the treatment of the back, for joints and distal body parts.

  • During the treatment the patient places the body part to be treated through entrance sleeve of the fluidotherapy unit. and the sleeve is secured to keep the cellulose particles from escaping, as the air steam is blown in, and the particles become suspended while the treated body part feels as it is immersed in a moving liquid bath, such as whirlpool.
  • Both the temperature and the amount of particle stirring can be varied. temperature ranges for treatment are typically 38.8°C to 47.8°C. The lower ranges are recommended for patients who have a greater predisposition for oedema formation, when they may not be able to tolerate higher temperatures. the particles stirring can be controlled for patient comfort. 
  • Patient can perform exercises while the affected body part is within the cabinet, this particularly effective for distal extremities. 
  • If there is desire to treat a body part with an open wound, the wound can be protected by plastic barrier to prevent any fine cellulose particles from becoming embedded in the wound and to minimize the risk of cross-contamination. 

ADVANTAGES OF FLUIDOTHERAPY

(1) Convenient and easy to administer

(2) Temperature of application can be controlled 

(3) Stirring of dry particles can be controlled  for patient comfort 

(4) Dry comfortable heat is used 

(5) Can be used for desensitization of hypersensitivity of hand, finger, foot and toe

(6) Allow for some active exercise to be carried out during treatment 

(7) Variety of sizes of units allows for most body areas to be treated

DISADVANTAGE OF FLUIDOTHERAPY

(1) Intolerance of some patients to enclosed container

(2) Intolerance of some patients to dry materials used

(3) Relatively expensive modality to purchase.



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