WHAT ARE THE BEST ARTHRITIS TREATMENTS?  ARE THERE ANY ARTHRITIS CURES?
HOW CAN THERMOMEDIC THERAPY GARMENTS RELIEVE ARTHRITIS PAIN & REDUCE
JOINT DAMAGE?



Arthritis Treatment Using Safe, Natural Therapies

Safe, Natural Medical Development in the Treatment of Arthritis
for Children, Teens and Adults From Thermomedic Therapy
Garments

What is Arthritis?
Simply put, arthritis is the inflammation of a joint due to the loss of cartilage
and/or lubricating fluid within the joint capsule. Forms of arthritis may include:
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile
arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatic fever, bursitis, fibrositis,
scleroderma.

In Australia, 4 million sufferers, that is about one in five Australians suffer
arthritis pain. In America, 80 million people suffer from some form of arthritic
pain, making it their most common chronic disease, responsible for nearly
20% of all medical visits. Almost 15 million Americans are classified as
disabled by arthritic joint disease.

Who Is at Risk of Developing Arthritis?
Women are twice as likely to be affected by arthritis pain as men, however,
rheumatoid arthritis, the worst form, affects three times as many woman as
men. Further, the most frequent sufferers of lupus are younger women
generally between the ages of 20 and 40, whose first symptoms may appear
during pregnancy.

Sometimes referred to as the "old person's disease," arthritis can affect
babies, children, teenagers (juvenile arthritis) and young adults. One in every
two families in America has a member who is affected by arthritis pain.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, such as glucocorticoids,
methotrexate and  leflunomide have demonstrated varying degrees of
efficacy and, for many arthritis sufferers, they may be accompanied by
adverse effects. Pain killers only mask the problem, often with side-effects
such as toxicity, bleeding, cramps, headaches and nausea. Further, pain
killers do not offer the prospect of remedial improvement.

What Safe, Natural Arthritis Treatments Can I Use?
There are now natural and safe options to help you relieve arthritis pain and
symptoms of joint disease. Using the scientific principles of far infrared
thermal energy, Thermomedic Therapy Garments assist to improve
circulation, diminish inflammation and soreness by easing pain and joint
stiffness. This means arthritis sufferers are less reliant upon costly
medication to enjoy a quality life-style.

According to Chris Copeland, Head of Research & Development at
Thermomedic Therapy Garments, "The body naturally tries to repair itself
and by reducing our reliance on pain killers and drugs with the support of
Thermomedic non-toxic and safe therapies we can assist this vital healing
process."

Research indicates that far infrared therapy is also a safe preventative
measure for athletes and 'at-risk' individuals whose family history and life
style factors indicate a possible predisposition towards developing arthritic
conditions. Far Infrared arthritis treatments are lead-free and safe to use for
long term therapy.

How Can Thermomedic Therapy Garments Help Me?
Thermomedic Therapy Garments assist in the effective management of
osteoarthritis by providing joint protection, improved localized circulation and
pain relief. Safe, highly effective non-toxic Thermomedic arthritis treatment
focuses on reducing inflammation, stopping or slowing joint damage and
improving patient well-being.

Non-invasive therapeutic FIR treatments involve a combination of gentle
exercise, rest and joint protection. Thermomedic Therapy Garments are
specially designed to offer medium compressive support and protection,
enabling the remedial exercise of afflicted arthritic joints for improved joint
function.

Thermomedic Therapy Garments are suitable for the most commonly
affected weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, knees and lower spine as well
as the shoulders, hands and fingers. Unlike glucosamine, Thermomedic
arthritis treatment garments with bio-ceramic and magnetic therapy are
suitable for those sufferers with seafood allergies.

Thermal Therapy Garments help to ease joint stiffness, increase blood flow
and relieve the pain and discomfort of injury, strain and  general wear and
tear. The natural warming effect relaxes muscles for improved mobility and
assist in the repair and recovery from injury. Thermal therapy garments can
be safely worn day and night.

Are There Any Arthritis Cures?
There may be new hope for an arthritis cure following the 2005 discovery of
the enzyme that is responsible for the destruction of cartilage in inflammatory
arthritis. A team of scientists from the University of Melbourne’s Department
of Paediatrics and Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia are the
first to report a single enzyme deficiency that could protect sufferers against
painful arthritis.

Dr Amanda Fosang says "cartilage is found throughout the body, most
notably covering bone endings in joints such as the knee and hip. A large
molecule called aggrecan gives cartilage its unique capacity to bear load and
resist compression and it is this substance that is broken down in arthritis.
The result is a weak cartilage and painful joints. Our new findings identified a
single enzyme called ADAMTS5 which was the main culprit for aggrecan
breakdown,”

The Australian researchers plan further investigations into ADAMTS5  and its
destructive role in arthritic conditions.

Recommended Arthritis Treatment Devices
Thermomedic Therapy Garments are recommended as appropriate pain
management tools to help arthritis sufferers live healthy and independent
lives. Since gentle exercise is prescribed as an important treatment to help
reduce arthritic pain and stiffness Thermomedic therapy clothes with far
infrared provide the necessary  firm compressive support for afflicted arthritis
joints to enable remedial activities.

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A painful and progressive autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis is the
inflammation of the membrane that lines the joints throughout your body. This
inflammation can lead to distortion of the joint which impairs function, causes
pain, stiffness and swelling. It can ultimately lead to irreversible joint damage
and permanent disability. Wearing Thermomedic thermal compressive joint
supports relieve pain, assist improved joint mobility and reduce swelling.

Generally, the systemic symptoms of RA include fatigue, anaemia,
osteoporosis. RA can also shorten life expectancy by affecting major organs.
Research shows more than 50% of patients are unable to continue to work or
lead normal, active lives within ten years of diagnosis.

Juvenile arthritis is a term covering those diseases whose cause is unknown.
It is associated with symptoms of pain in the joints occurring in children aged
under sixteen years old.

When To Seek Medical Advice
Whenever persistent arthritis pain or symptoms interfere with your normal,
everyday activities, please consult your doctor.
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orthopaedic body supports, sports braces and health care products for
natural and effective arthritic pain relief.
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Did you know
the latest medical
research shows a dramatic
increase over the last six
years in the number of
Australians suffering from
painful arthritis? There are
now four million  sufferers.
That is about one in five
Australians suffer
debilitating arthritic pain.
It is estimated that the cost
of arthritis to the Australian
economy in 2007 was
$23.9 billion.
Health Fact File
"The Lancet", the U.K.'s
authoritative voice in
global medicine, states
that rheumatoid arthritis is
characterised by pain,
swelling, and destruction
of joints, with resultant
disability.'
Health Tip
Use FIR assistance
medical  devices.
THERMOMEDIC
THERAPY BRACES &
SOCKS to stabilize
joints, provide strength
and reduce pain &
inflammation.
Fir Socks
Thermomedic
Therapy Knee Band
is designed for painful,
sprains  & arthritic
conditions. The
uniform compression
promotes circulation,
provides support &
helps reduce
inflammation.
Knee Supports
Thermomedic  
Hip Support is ideal
following
post-operative hip
replacement
surgery or to aid
recovery from falls
& trauma.
Hip Supports
Thermomedic Hip Supports provide compressive care for hip injuries.
Therapy Gloves
lessens morning
stiffness, increases joint
mobility & eliminates
'the burning pain'
caused by carpel
tunnel syndrome.
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Far infrared therapy clothes & FIR socks relieve foot & ankle pain
Far infrared therapy clothes offer soothing pain relief for sore knees.
Health Tip
Far infrared socks are
great for trekking &
hiking as their non-rub
texture helps prevent
blisters & skin rashes
from perspiration.
Fir Therapy Socks
Far Infrared
Therapy Garments
effectively and naturally
improve arthritic joint pain
and stiffness by reducing
inflammation. They may
be safely used with other
types of arthritis treatments
to get optimum joint pain
relief.

Far infrared therapy is
commonly used in
rheumatoid arthritis to
improve the symptoms of
arthritis, in particular
inflammation of the limb
joints.
Arthritis Gloves
Far Infrared Therapy Gloves
Lupus Arthritis
Medication has
traditionally been
prescribed to treat lupus
arthritis, but the
unpleasant side-effects
can be toxic. Far infrared
therapy garments are a
safe, effective and  
natural pain
management tool to
help those with lupus live
full & active lives.

Not all Joint Pain
is Arthritis:
Joint pain can be a
signal to other diseases.
Before diagnosing your
pain as lupus arthritis,
your doctor will rule out
these other conditions:

Fibromyalgia
Avascular necrosis of the
bone
Bursitis
Tendonitis

Other types of arthritis
treatments
Infection
far infrared therapy
Myositis

lupis arthritis is treated
with a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug
such as aspirin or
ibuprofen.

Your doctor may
prescribe antimalarial
agents such as
hydroxychloroquine.
Corticosteroids are useful
if your joints remain
swollen and painful
despite other treatment.
Did You Know?
As part of balanced
health care regime
Thermomedic
Therapy Garments
can help reduce
the pain and
suffering
associated with
arthritis.

With its unique
natural bio-ceramic
minerals,
Thermomedic
works to improve
circulation while
lessening the
painful and
debilitating
symptoms of
arthritis and
osteoarthritis.
Thermomedic far
infrared therapy
addresses the
primary symptoms
for successful
osteoarthritis
management,
reducing joint pain
and inflammation
while improving
and maintaining
joint mobility.