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Not only for humans, some veterinary books have also confirmed that for dogs or cats, heat therapy can relieve the pain of some chronic diseases.
VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management
James S. Gaynor， William W. Muir
7.ThermotherapyHeat therapy may reduce pain.
·Heat causes vasodilation, which increases blood flow. This effect may reduce tissue ischemia by supplying oxygen and nutrients while simultaneously removing metabolites that accumulate during tissue damage or exercise.
·Thermoreceptor afferent input may act via the
Published :28 Aug 2014
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Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Mary Ellen Goldberg， Julia E. Tomlinson
By increasing the temperature of the skin/soft tissue, the blood flow increases by vasodilata- tion. Heat increases oxygen uptake and accel- erates tissue healing. It also increases the activity of destructive enzymes, such as colla- genase, and increases the catabolicrate.Published :29 Nov 2017
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Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management
James S. Gaynor， William W. Muir
7.ThermotherapyHeat therapy may reduce pain.
·Heat causes vasodilation, which increases blood flow. This effect may reduce tissue ischemia by supplying oxygen and nutrients while simultaneously removing metabolites that accumulate during tissue damage or exercise.
·Thermoreceptor afferent input may act via the
Published :28 Aug 2014
Read more >
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Mary Ellen Goldberg， Julia E. Tomlinson
By increasing the temperature of the skin/soft tissue, the blood flow increases by vasodilata- tion. Heat increases oxygen uptake and accel- erates tissue healing. It also increases the activity of destructive enzymes, such as colla- genase, and increases the catabolicrate.Published :29 Nov 2017
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PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE
Nonpharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management
Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
Incorporating the use of superficial heat therapy when treating pain associated with chronic musculoskeletal conditions is often employed as heat increases blood flow, oxygen delivery, and tissue extensibility.Available online 5 April 2014.
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Superficial heat therapy for dogs and cats
Marianne Dorn
Superficial heat therapy is an adjunctive pain management tool useful in the management of canine and feline musculoskeletal disorders. Therapeutic benefits of superficial heat therapy result from its effects of enhancing local tissue oxygenation and local tissue metabolism, reducing muscle spasm, increasing connective tissue extensibility and increasing the pain threshold.Published Online:9 Nov 2015
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The Analgesic Effect of Thermal Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Ching H. Wong, Leou C. Lin, Hsieh H. Lee, and Chi-Feng Liu
This study demonstrated that the FIR can lower the NRS of pain and thus reduce the discomfort experienced by the patient. Findings indicated that effective application of FIR decreased the serum level of IL-6 and ET-1, which represent the subjective indicator of pain.Published Online:17 Feb 2012
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The Journal of Physiology
Vienna E. Brunt,Matthew J. Howard,Michael A. Francisco,Brett R. Ely,Christopher T. Minson
Our results show for the first time that heat therapy has widespread and robust effects on vascular function, and as such, could be a viable treatment option for improving cardiovascular health in a variety of patient populations, particularly those with limited exercise tolerance and/or capabilities.Published Online: 08 June 2016
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Effect of warm compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs
Ralph P. Millard DVM, MS1, Heather A. Towle-Millard DVM, MS2, David C. Rankin DVM, MS3, and James K. Roush DVM, MS4
Thermotherapy is the therapeutic use of heat and is a widely used conservative treatment for soft tissue injury. The superficial application of heat has been proposed to aid in the relief of pain and muscle spasm, promote healing, and reduce joint stiffness and muscle contracture. Heat has been proposed as a treatment for soft tissue injuries that have already entered the healing phase or in situations of chronic pain.Published Online: 01 Mar 2013
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Using heat therapy for pain management. (clinical practice)
Anne Chandler, Joanne Preece and Sarah Lister
* Heat stimulates the thermoreceptors in the skin and deeper tissues. This can help to reduce pain by closing the gating system in the spinal cord (Carr and Mann 2000).
* Heat reduces striated muscle spasm by minimising muscle spindle excitability and reducing tension in muscle trigger points (McCaffery and Wolff 1992).
* By warming joints, heat reduces the viscosity of synovial fluid, which alleviates painful stiffness during movement and increases joint range (Carr and Mann 2000).
Published Online: Nov. 13, 2002
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Nonpharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management
Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
Incorporating the use of superficial heat therapy when treating pain associated with chronic musculoskeletal conditions is often employed as heat increases blood flow, oxygen delivery, and tissue extensibility.Available online 5 April 2014.
Read more >
Superficial heat therapy for dogs and cats
Marianne Dorn
Superficial heat therapy is an adjunctive pain management tool useful in the management of canine and feline musculoskeletal disorders. Therapeutic benefits of superficial heat therapy result from its effects of enhancing local tissue oxygenation and local tissue metabolism, reducing muscle spasm, increasing connective tissue extensibility and increasing the pain threshold.Published Online:9 Nov 2015
Read more >
The Analgesic Effect of Thermal Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Ching H. Wong, Leou C. Lin, Hsieh H. Lee, and Chi-Feng Liu
This study demonstrated that the FIR can lower the NRS of pain and thus reduce the discomfort experienced by the patient. Findings indicated that effective application of FIR decreased the serum level of IL-6 and ET-1, which represent the subjective indicator of pain.Published Online:17 Feb 2012
Read more >
The Journal of Physiology
Vienna E. Brunt,Matthew J. Howard,Michael A. Francisco,Brett R. Ely,Christopher T. Minson
Our results show for the first time that heat therapy has widespread and robust effects on vascular function, and as such, could be a viable treatment option for improving cardiovascular health in a variety of patient populations, particularly those with limited exercise tolerance and/or capabilities.Published Online: 08 June 2016
Read more >
Effect of warm compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs
Ralph P. Millard DVM, MS1, Heather A. Towle-Millard DVM, MS2, David C. Rankin DVM, MS3, and James K. Roush DVM, MS4
Thermotherapy is the therapeutic use of heat and is a widely used conservative treatment for soft tissue injury. The superficial application of heat has been proposed to aid in the relief of pain and muscle spasm, promote healing, and reduce joint stiffness and muscle contracture. Heat has been proposed as a treatment for soft tissue injuries that have already entered the healing phase or in situations of chronic pain.Published Online: 01 Mar 2013
Read more >
Using heat therapy for pain management. (clinical practice)
Anne Chandler, Joanne Preece and Sarah Lister
* Heat stimulates the thermoreceptors in the skin and deeper tissues. This can help to reduce pain by closing the gating system in the spinal cord (Carr and Mann 2000).
* Heat reduces striated muscle spasm by minimising muscle spindle excitability and reducing tension in muscle trigger points (McCaffery and Wolff 1992).
* By warming joints, heat reduces the viscosity of synovial fluid, which alleviates painful stiffness during movement and increases joint range (Carr and Mann 2000).
Published Online: Nov. 13, 2002
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Targeted Heating Therapy Braces
Targeted Heating Therapy Braces
Joint problems are common in dogs, particularly in seniors and large breeds. Although there is no cure for this progressive condition, initiating appropriate management can help keep our dog active and improve their quality of life. The Targeted Heating Therapy Braces are used to reduce stiffness and muscle spasms , increase blood flow and relieve pain, which is helpful for ongoing conditions such as chronic pain, arthritis and hip dysplasia in your dogs.
Veterinarian approved
Relief chronic pain, such as arthritis and hip/elbow dysplasia
Home-used heat therapy for recovery
Targeted Heating
Safety without over-heating
Working well with other therapies