Description
The Chattanooga Fluidotherapy Standard Single Extremity Unit works by transferring thermal energy to the body's soft tissues through forced convection. The heated air mixes with Celled particles in the device's internal chamber before being circulated around the treatment area. The unit comes with a 10-pound container of Celled dry heat media to get started. Refill containers of media may be purchased separately.
Clinical Indications:
- Relief of local pain
- Management of minor pain and stiffness on non-rheumatoid arthritis
- Increase localized blood circulation
- Management of joint range of motion when combined with exercise
Examples of Common Applications:
- Relief of local pain
- Exercise
- Tissue heating
- Sensory stimulation
- Increased blood flow
- Decreased ROM
- Other conditions where heat is appropriate
Contraindications:
- Where cancerous lesions are present in the treatment area
- Where open wounds are present in the treatment area
- When patients are suspected of carrying serious infectious diseases
- Systematic infectious diseases where it is advisable to suppress heat or fevers
- Sever circulatory obstruction disorders (arterial, venous, lymphatic)
Specifications:
- Mains Power: 120V, 50/60 Hz, 11A
- Dimensions: 34" x 11.5" x 33" (86.4 cm x 29.2 cm x 83.8 cm)
- Product Weight: 70 Pounds
- Variable Adjustments: Time, Temperature and Air Speed
- Modes Of Operation: Continuous and Pulsed
- Pulse Mode: OFF to 6 seconds; ON/OFF
- Treatment Time: 1-99 minutes and Continuous
- Operating Temperature: Dependent upon Air Speed selected 88F to 125F (31c to 52c)
- Optimal Performance: 115F to 118F at 50% Air Speed
- Air Speed: 0% to 100% (5% increments)
- Safety Class: Class I, Type B
- Safety Tests: UL 60601-1
