There are several Superficial Agents that can be applied to patients with varying benefits.
Some superficial heating agents include:
- Hot packs
- Whirlpool bath
- Hot wax
- Contrast baths
- Fluidotherapy
- Infrared
Some of superficial cooling agents include:
- Ice packs
- Crushed ice
- Iced water baths
- Coolant spray
- Quick ice
- Cold whirlpool
- Contrast baths