Comparison Of The Efficiencies Of Peloid and Paraffine Treatments In Patients With Hallux Rigidus

The patients in the first group; Peloid was applied to both feet at 42 °C for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session. Peloid was applied in a layer of approximately 1.5-2 cm thick, then the foot was wrapped in a nylon bag and covered with a towel. After 20 minutes of application, the peloid layer was removed and disposed of in medical waste. The treatment area was cleaned with soft cloths moistened with hot water and the session was ended. In addition to peloid therapy, a home exercise program including joint range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises for the 1st MTF with 3 sets of 10 repetitions was described for the patients to do simultaneously.

The patients in the second group were given paraffin treatment on both feet by dipping method, for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session. After the foot was dipped and removed 10 times, it was wrapped in a nylon bag and left for 20 minutes. Then the paraffin was peeled off the feet and disposed of in medical waste. Likewise, a home exercise program including joint range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises for the 1st MTF with 3 sets of 10 repetitions was described for them to do simultaneously.