HIP BATH

The Hip Bath is one of the most useful form of hydrotherepy. As the name suggests, this mode of treatment involves only the hips and the abdomen region below the navel. A special type of tub is used for the purpose. The tub is filled with water in such a way that it covers the hips and reaches up to the navel when the patient sits in it. Generally, four to six gallons of water are required. If the special tub is not avaialable, a common tub may be used. A support may be placed under one edge to elevate it by two or three inches. Hip bath is given in cold, hot, neutral or alternate temperatures.