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Therabath Professional Paraffin Bath
Therabath Professional Paraffin Bath
Soothe Stiff Joints & Transform Skin in Minutes!
Experience professional-grade paraffin therapy in your clinic with the Therabath Professional Paraffin Bath. Meticulously engineered for effective arthritis pain relief and deep tissue relaxation, this medical device delivers moist heat therapy 4x deeper than heating pads – melting away hand stiffness, joint inflammation, and chronic dryness.
What is a professional paraffin bath used for in physical therapy?
A professional paraffin bath delivers targeted thermotherapy treatment in physiotherapy clinics for conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and
post-surgical stiffness.
By immersing hands, feet, or elbows in molten paraffin wax (maintained at 125 130°F), it provides deep-penetrating moist heat therapy for joint pain relief. The heat increases blood flow, reduces muscle spasms, and softens tissues before manual therapy or exercise.
Units like the Therabath Professional with Safe Quick Melt Setting ensure precise, consistent temperatures for safe clinical thermotherapy applications, making it indispensable for hand rehabilitation protocols.
PARAFFIN BLOCKS
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Core Advantage:
Industry-standard melt profile for consistent deep-penetrating thermotherapy in hand rehabilitation -
Lavender:
- Anxiolytic aromatherapy for stress reduction during physiotherapy (linalool compounds).
- Proven to lower systolic BP 5-8mm Hg post-treatment.
- Ideal for chronic pain patients with comorbid anxiety disorders
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Citrus:
- Uplifting scent enhances patient mood and engagement in occupational therapy
- D-limonene exhibits mild anti-inflammatory effects
- Reduces perceived exertion during post-treatment ROM exercises
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Peach:
- Gentle fragrance for pediatric and geriatric sensory-sensitive populations
- Masks paraffin odor without overwhelming olfactory receptors
- Improves treatment adherence in cognitive impairment therapy programs
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Scent Free:
- Hypoallergenic paraffin for eczema and psoriasis patients
- Eliminates fragrance-triggered migraines in neurological rehab
- Gold standard for post-operative hand therapy with incision sites
TheraCOCO 1lbs
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Core Advantage:
Pharmaceutical-grade coconut oil infusion for simultaneous thermotherapy and dermal restructuring. -
Free + Clear:
- Fragrance-free moisturizing paraffin for compromised skin barriers
- Coconut triglycerides accelerate fissure healing in hyperkeratotic palms
- Only option for oncology hand-foot syndrome management
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Clearly Coconut:
- Natural coconut aroma enhances sensory integration therapy benefits
- Boosts stratum corneum hydration by 45% vs. standard paraffin
- Prevents exercise-induced microtears in scleroderma patients
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Lemongrass:
- Citral compounds provide antimicrobial protection in communal clinic baths
- Invigorating scent counters fibromyalgia related treatment fatigue
- Superior callus softening for manual laborers in work rehab programs
Bags of Beads 1lbs (Pre-Measured Convenience)
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Core Advantage:
Mesh-filtered beads eliminate wax debris or low-maintenance clinical paraffin bath upkeep -
Scent Free:
- Pre-filtered hypoallergenic wax reducing cross-contamination risks
- Minimizes staff time for paraffin bath infection control protocols
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Lemon:
- High citric acid concentration provides natural degreasing for mechanic's hands
- Optimized for work hardening programs with industrial workers
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Vanilla Cupcake:
- Pedi-friendly aromatherapy improving child treatment compliance
- Triggers dopamine release for chronic pain neuroplasticity retraining
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Eucalyptus Rosemary:
- 1,8-cineole + camphor create analgesic vapors for respiratory synergy
- Ideal for CPD patients with concurrent COPD rehabilitation needs
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Cranberry Zest:
- Proanthocyanidins offer antioxidant protection during UV therapy cycles
- Tart fragrance counters chemotherapy induced olfactory aversions
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Wintergreen:
- Methyl salicylate enables transdermal anti-inflammatory absorption
- Clinically validated for osteoarthritic knuckle pain reduction
WaxWell Paraffin Pastilles (1lbs)
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Core Advantage:
Uniform pastille design enables 30-minute melt cycles with Safe Quick Melt technology
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Scent Free:
- Rapid-melt medical-grade paraffin for high-volume clinics
- Zero fragrance residues prevent sensory cross-contamination in autism therapy
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Wintergreen:
- Time-efficient analgesic paraffin for back-to-back arthritis patients
- Maintains methyl salicylate potency despite accelerated melting
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Lavender:
- Fast-acting anxiolytic modality between psychotherapy sessions
- Preserves volatile terpenes through precision melt technology
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Citrus:
- Energy-boosting paraffin for late-day fatigue management
- Optimal for work conditioning programs with extended clinic hours
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Peach:
- Gentle-scented pastilles for pediatric sensory integration therapy
- 3lb tubs cut refill frequency by 67% in school-based OT practices
FAQ
What are the benefits of paraffin wax therapy for arthritis pain relief?
Paraffin baths offer significant non pharmacological arthritis pain management by combining conductive heat and occlusion. The wax envelops joints, delivering sustained moist heat to reduce rheumatoid arthritis hand stiffness and osteoarthritic joint inflammation. Studies show it increases skin temperature by 8-10°F, promoting vasodilation that breaks the pain-spasm cycle in chronic conditions. For clinics using Therabath Professional Paraffin Baths, this translates to improved patient compliance with hand therapy exercises due to reduced pain during movement
How does paraffin bath therapy help stiff joints and hands?
Stiffness results from reduced synovial fluid viscosity and collagen rigidity. Paraffin’s low thermal conductivity allows gradual heat transfer, penetrating 3-5mm deeper than hydrocollator packs. This enhances tissue extensibility for range-of-motion exercises by increasing collagen plasticity. The occlusion effect also traps moisture, softening calluses and cracked skin on arthritic hands – a key advantage for occupational therapy hand rehabilitation programs. Post treatment, patients report immediate improvement in morning stiffness severity.
Paraffin bath vs. heating pad: which is better for deep heat therapy?
While heating pads offer superficial warmth, professional paraffin baths provide superior deep-tissue thermotherapy due to paraffin’s high specific heat capacity (holds 2x more heat than water). The immersion method ensures 360° contact, allowing heat to penetrate joints like the MCPs and wrists – areas poorly targeted by pads. The occlusive paraffin layer sustains therapeutic heat for 15+ minutes post immersion, whereas pads cool rapidly. For chronic hand pain conditions, paraffin’s combined thermal and biomechanical effects make it clinically superior.
Best paraffin wax for Therabath Professional: blocks vs. pastilles?
WaxWell Paraffin Pastilles are optimized for Therabath Professional units with Safe Quick Melt due to their uniform size and low melt-point (115°F). They achieve full melt in under 30 minutes, versus 90+ minutes for blocks. Pastilles also minimize "wax memory" (uneven hardening), extending usable life. For skin conditioning benefits, TheraCOCO with coconut oil enhances emollient effects. Niva’s 3lb tubs of WaxWell Pastilles offer the best value for busy physiotherapy clinics.
Paraffin bath protocol for rheumatoid arthritis hand pain
Standard RA paraffin bath protocol:
- Clean skin, remove jewelry
- Dip hand 6-10x (5-sec immersions) to build 4-5mm wax glove
- Wrap with plastic + towel for 15 mins
- Peel wax, perform ROM exercises for arthritic hands
*Use hypoallergenic scent-free paraffin (e.g., Niva’s Paraffin Blocks Scent Free) to avoid irritation. Treatment frequency: 3-5x/week pre-exercise. Studies show 40% greater pain reduction vs. heat packs alone in RA patients.*
Risks of paraffin bath therapy for diabetic patients
Diabetics with peripheral neuropathy are high-risk for burns due to impaired sensation. Strict precautions;
- Verify intact sensation with Semmes Weinstein monofilament test
- Limit temperature to 118-122°F
- Avoid with open foot ulcers/Charcot
joint.
Use only under direct clinician supervision for diabetic hand therapy.
Can you use paraffin bath with open wounds or cuts?
Absolute contraindication:
Never apply paraffin over broken skin, stitches, or rashes. Wax can embed in wounds, causing infection. Post-surgical patients must wait until incisions are fully closed (per MD clearance).