8,153
edits
Changes
no edit summary
[[File:Theratherm medium size digital moist heating pad primary .gif|right|thumb|400px|The Theratherm blanket]]I generally use ice rather than heat to treat injuries [[Cryotherapy - Ice for Healing|Cryotherapy]]. However, I like to use heat before massage [[Massage]] (manually or with the [[Thumper]], or occasionally to alternate between ice and heat. My choice of heating device is the Theratherm electric blanket. It is somewhat expensive at $53 for a 14 x 14 inch blanket - ([http://wwwgo.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com/Moist%2FMoist-Heating-Pads-TheraTherm-Rectangular/dp/B0006NMT5U %2Fdp%2FB0006NMT5U Theratherm from Amazon.com]) but it works well. The blanket is thermostatically controlled, with a timer. The thermostat works reasonably well, but the blanket can get significantly hotter than the required temperature, especially if you have the blanket under your body. I also use the heated blanket to keep me walk warm when I’m using ice on another body part. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VHZEFH2RL._AA280_.jpg