Paraffin Bath

Description
Since 1962, physicians, physical therapists, and arthritis specialists have recommended the TherabathPRO Paraffin Therapy Bath because warm paraffin therapy is one of the most effective methods of delivering heat to aching joints.

But do you know how it works?

Paraffin wax has a very high heat capacity, meaning it is able to absorb and retain a great amount of heat. A paraffin wax spa takes advantage of paraffin's heat-retaining capacity in a simple process called heat transfer. In technical terms, heat is transferred to the core of the affected area as paraffin goes through a phase change. As it melts, the paraffin becomes a liquid and is able to retain more heat. Then, when a hand, foot, or other area is dipped into the heated bath, the phase of the paraffin that surrounds the dipped area quickly changes into a solid. The heat that is given off is called the heat of fusion.

More simply, the heat that goes into melting the paraffin comes out when it solidifies into a comforting paraffin coating, thus transferring the heat into the affected limb. Another way to look at it is the paraffin is the medium that transfers heat from the TherabathPRO to the painful area.

At the same time, the heat from the paraffin opens pores and increases circulation in the skin. This is why paraffin is so beneficial to skin, leaving skin softened and more radiant.

Details
The Therabath unit has built in handles to take anywhere. Inside of bath (approximate): 13"x6"x5"; outside (approximate) 14"x8"x7". Lid included. Weighs 15 lbs. when filled. 100-125 Volts, 1.0-1.25Amps, UL listed. Lifetime mfg. warranty.
Unsurpassed lifetime guarantee (US & Canada only).
Made to professional healthcare standards.
Worry-free, automatic temperature control - maintains a safe temperature. Precise thermostat keeps the bath at 121 degrees F to 130 degrees F. Inside and outside surfaces remain cool to touch when in use.
Fully insulated - for maximum energy savings.
CUL-Listed - meets UL and CSA standards to assure safety.
Made in USA since 1962.
Includes 6 lbs. clear ScentFree paraffin

Directions
Use it as often as necessary to relieve pain or moisturize skin. Some people find that paraffin treatments are especially effective in the morning to loosen up the hands for daily activities, and again in the evening to relieve pain before sleeping. Others use their baths less often. Try a few experiments to see what works best for you.

We suggest that you not reuse the paraffin removed from your skin because it contains material that will eventually form a sediment on the bottom of the unit. Also, if you reuse the paraffin, you will have to clean your TherabathPRO more often