Departments
Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Geriatrics.
Treatment Equipment
Hydrocollator (HotPack Machine)
A device that maintains water-filled silicone hot packs at a controlled temperature to provide a sustained, controllable moist-heat source for physical therapy.
Core Function Highlights
- Controlled Heating of Hot PacksHot packs are immersed and heated to a set temperature, then maintained at a usable temperature for ongoing treatment. The source states a heating time of approximately 1–2 but does not specify the unit.
- Sustained Moist-Heat TherapyWhen wrapped in insulating towels, a hot pack transfers moist heat to deeper tissue and may help ease muscle spasm and joint stiffness, support local circulation, and support resolution of inflammation.
- Safety and Convenient OperationThe device includes temperature controls and overheat protection; some models also provide a timer. High water retention and slow cooling can support sequential use for multiple patients.
