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| Thermotex™ is a convenient, portable far-infrared therapy system that provides effective pain relief whenever you need it. Thermotex™ produces infrared light to provide deep penetrating warmth for relief of acute and chronic pain and to speed up the body's natural healing process. |
THERMOTEX PRODUCTS |
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| TTS Platinum | ||
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The Platinum is the most popular as it is the most versatile. The Platinum has been designed with three individual elements joined together as one unit. Its adjustable straps enable you to fit the Platinum comfortably almost anywhere on the body, and its flexibility allows better isolation of the affected area.
Price £164.95 inc VAT & UK delivery (International shipping please email for a shipping quotation) |
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| TTS Gold | ||
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A single element device ideally suited to the back, hips and shoulder. Aptly suited for individuals recovering from sports-related injuries or more chronic ailments.
Price £119.95 inc VAT & UK delivery (International shipping please email for a shipping quotation) |
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| TTS Shoulder | ||
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The Shoulder model is comprised of two individual pads in a flexible configuration to treat the front and back of the shoulder.
Price £164.95 inc VAT & UK delivery (International shipping please email for a shipping quotation) |
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| TTS Elbow/Hand | ||
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Perfect for those who suffer from Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or other problems caused by injuries to the hands, wrists or elbows. Consists of two smaller pads joined together for better flexibility and comfort of fit.
Price £164.95 inc VAT & UK delivery (International shipping please email for a shipping quotation) |
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| TTS Knee/Thigh | ||
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Also of the two-pad design, it is best suited for treatment of knee, thigh or calf injuries.
Price £164.95 inc VAT & UK delivery (International shipping please email for a shipping quotation) |
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| One Year Warranty on Parts and Labour | ||
| Thermography
is used to measure the radiation of heat. In the following
pictures you will see that the initial state of the injured
area in each case is showing colder than the surrounding
tissue. This is accounted for by the lack of blood flow
in that injured area. As the injury is treated and the pain
relieved by increasing blood flow, the temperature of the
injured area returns to normal. |
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What does Infrared do? |
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As the infrared energy penetrates, it safely and gently heats the tissues and blood supply within the affected area.
Your body’s natural response to this increased temperature is to try to maintain a condition of homeostasis—a balanced environment or state of equilibrium throughout the body. To do this, your body responds with a rapid increase in blood flow to the area. Your blood vessels actually increase in diameter, a change called vasodilation, and allow oxygen and nutrients in the bloodstream to pass through the walls more easily—and to start to regenerate the damaged cells and tissues. In the same way, toxic substances in the damaged cells can also pass back into the bloodstream more easily, to be filtered and eliminated by organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and digestive tract. As the damaged or inflamed area receives this increased supply of blood, the cells are nourished and cleansed and you experience an actual reduction in pain. |
Comparisons with Conventional Heating Pads |
| Thermotex™ is a registered medical device with both Health Canada, and the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration). Thermotex™ infrared energy has been clinically proven to penetrate to depths of 25 - 35 mm. Heating pads, which provide topical conductive heat, only penetrate 2 - 3 mm. Thermotex™ infrared operates at temperatures of between 40°C - 45°C, versus heating pads that are often in excess of 55°C. Our products will not burn or dehydrate the skin. |
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Most pain medications simply disrupt the body's pain signals to the brain, masking the body's ability to recognize pain, rather than removing the source or cause of that pain. Thermotex™ provides effective, non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects.
These are only a few of the conditions for which Thermotex™ provides effective pain relief. If you suffer from pain caused by a condition not listed,
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A test program was carried out at St. Boniface General Hospital to determine the
therapeutic values of a Thermotex™ pad when used for the relief of the symptoms
of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and lower back pain
A total of 42 patients were involved in the test. Each was treated for no longer than 7 days (which is less than
the recommended time of use recommended by the manufacturer).
65% of the patients reported very beneficial relief within the 7 day test period.
The small group of patients who showed no significant change or minimal relief were asked to continue
the treatment. After using the pad for less than 3 weeks, many of the patients also received
very beneficial relief.
Taking into account the extended testing period, 87% of patients experienced significant improvement.
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| Should any pain occur or worsen with the use of a Thermotex™ device, the use of the device should be discontinued. | |||||||
| Note: This is a guideline only and not intended to replace a Health Care Professional's advice. Should your condition worsen, please contact your Health Care Professional. | |||||||
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| If you have a recent (acute) joint injury please ask your Health Care Professional when Infrared Therapy can be initiated. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind. Vigorous heating is strictly contraindicated in cases of enclosed infections be they dental, in joints or in any other tissues. Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared rays and thus are not heated by this system, nevertheless you should consult your surgeon prior to using Thermotex™. Certainly, please discontinue Thermotex™ use if you experience pain near any such implants. Silicone has been found to absorb infrared energy. Implanted silicone or silicone prostheses for nose or ear replacement may be warmed by the infrared rays. Since silicone melts at over 200ºF it should not be adversely effected by Infrared Thermal System use. It is still advised that you check with your health care professional.If you have diabetes mellitus, poor circulation or any unusual skin condition, you may be more sensitive to heat, and you should always be careful when using your Thermotex™ or any other heat delivery product. Always start with the lower heat setting and use it for shorter periods of time, slowly building up to the recommended times. If you have any concerns, we recommend you contract your physician before proceeding with your Thermotex™.If you are taking corticosteroids, you may experience some redness of the skin. Should you experience redness, we recommend that you discontinue the use of your Thermotex™ until you have completed your medication. Should your redness continue, contact your Health Care Professional. Hemophiliacs and anyone predisposed to hemorrhage should avoid Infrared usage or any type of heating that would induce vasodilation which can potentiate the tendency to bleed. |
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