Another hydrotherapy technique with a similar rationale is to soak the feet in a hot footbath, as soon as possible after the stroke has occurred, while applying a cold compress to the neck, face and scalp.
Escorted to a treatment room and cosseted with a delightful soak in a footbath, the client is asked how he or she is feeling at the moment--relaxed? hungover? fed up with the kids? annoyed at having to answer questions?
