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2. temperature-based hydrotherapy:
These treatments are based on the different effects of hot or cold water on the skin and

underlying tissues. Temperature-based treatments include the application of moist
heat or cold to specific parts of the body.
The application of moist heat is called fomentation, and is used for chest colds,
influenza, or arthritis.
3. Motion-based hydrotherapy:
Motion-based hydrotherapy uses water under pressure in the form of jets, whirlpools to
massage the body.
4. Purifying baths hydrotherapy:
It is bathing in solutions of sea salt, lemon juice, baking soda, or other substances in
order to purify the body of toxins, heavy metal deposits, and radiation.

Common Techniques& Uses of Hydrotherapy:

A number of techniques are available under the general heading of hydrotherapy. These
include: baths and showers, neutral baths, sitz baths, contrast sitz baths, foot baths,
cold mitten friction rub, steam inhalation, hot compresses, cold compresses,
alternating hot and cold compresses, heating compresses, body wrap, wet sheet pack,
and salt glow.

a. Cold rubbings:

Soak a linen cloth in cold water, wring out and briskly rub the upper and lower trunk,
or the entire body. Go to bed until warm and dry.

Indications: To promote blood flow, for use in problems of circulation, or infections of
the respiratory system.

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