Whirlpool therapy is recommended by many doctors for the treatment of wounds. Patients report excellent results and faster healing of wounds in the extremities when whirlpool treatment is utilized. At The Health Centers, whirlpool therapy is used for a variety of conditions. It is used primarily to increase circulation and blood flow, to soften and loosen tissue, for wound cleansing, to reduce infection and effect pain management.

When your doctor recommends whirlpool treatment you will be asked to remove any foot coverings or jewelry. The area of treatment will be submerged into the water ranging in temperature from 92 to 96 degrees. Antiseptic may be used in the water but is not often recommended. Studies show antiseptics can be harmful to the cells of tissue repair and tap water is four times more efficient in removing bacteria from a venous ulcer than with povodine iodine whirlpool. Once the treatment is completed the wound will be carefully cleaned following the treatment.

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