1. Colin Riggs Moore traditional school 14-15
Paraffin Bath
Colin Riggs
Moore traditional school 14-15

2. Paraffin Bath
Mixture of seven parts wax to one part mineral oil and is maintained at a temperature of °.
Used to treat chronic inflammation injuries.
Used to treat sub-acute sprains, strains, and loss of ROM in the distal extremities.

3. Paraffin Bath Clean and dry area to be treated thoroughly.
Creates heat and increases circulation, which decreases pain in the affected area.
Provides heat to angular and bony areas of the body.

4. Paraffin Bath Video

5. Works Cited Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBHWV-Sp9ps
Sports Medicine Essentials Core Concepts in Athletic Training & Fitness Instruction 2nd Edition – Chapter 23