Whether a person’s discomfort is stiff joints, sore muscles, or cramps, heat therapy is an ancient, drug-free treatment that brings relief by opening the blood vessels, enhancing oxygen delivery and healing at the cellular level, and encouraging the relaxation of soft tissues. Heat therapy is a common part of treatment plans at rehab centers and physical therapy clinics, but now thanks to Venture Heat Therapy products, consumers may now enjoy the benefits of products designed to deliver safe, healing warmth to areas of the body that may be hard to treat with a conventional square heating pad. Here are a few innovative examples carried by Rehabmart.   

Like its relatives on the TV infomercials, the Huggie Buddy is a sleeved blanket with a front pocket for the hands and personal items that wraps its wearer in a warm embrace. The difference is that it has a built-in heating pad to deliver warmth to the chest and abdomen. Designed with safety in mind, the Huggie Buddy’s DC-operated microfilament heating pad automatically shuts off every thirty minutes, but the touch of a button turns it back on again. It comes in a choice of brown, pink, or blue.    

Designed to deliver far infrared rays (FIR) to the neck and shoulder areas, the At-Home Heat Therapy Neck and Shoulder Wrap can provide coverage to a large area at a lower temperature for a longer time than a conventional heating pad. Both sizes are flexible enough to work with the contours of the neck and shoulder and feature fleece lining for a soft touch. The Neck and Shoulder Wrap is powered by a low-voltage plug and has four heat settings along with an automatic 30 minute safety shutoff. 

The Venture Rechargeable Elbow Wrap is made of stretchy, fleece-lined Neoprene and wraps around the elbow with two straps, one above and one below the fold to accommodate the elbow’s natural, comfortable angle rather than a continuous strip that would uncomfortably straighten it. The lithium-ion battery is covered by a six-month warranty and lasts for 300 charges.  Far infrared rays enhance circulation by sending penetrating heat at one of four temperature settings to the bone. The Elbow Wrap comes in two sizes, regular and max for people with larger arms.

Both the Tri-Zone Heated Base Layer Top and the Tri-Zone Heated Base Layer Pant keep the wearer warm in body areas prone to aches and pain such as the upper and lower back, hips and knees, allowing him or her to comfortably spend time outdoors or in cooler environments. Both are made of moisture-wicking, poly-Spandex fabric with microfilament fibers to deliver warmth courtesy of a lithium-ion battery.  An LED light indicates the heat level. A fleece lining provides softness and comfort. Hand wash with mild soap and hang to dry. Both garments come in black only, but are available in six sizes to accommodate a wide variety of wearers. 

Measuring a generous 26 inches by 36 inches, the At-Home Deluxe Heat Therapy Pad provides relief to larger areas of the body such as the back, hips, or abdomen. It’s powered by a converted 12-volt plug and has an LED temperature level indicator display. The far infrared rays come from microfibers rather than coils, eliminating cold spots.  Its cover is made of black hypoallergenic fleece for softness and comfort. 

The Venture products are suitable for home treatment and relief of joint pain such as that associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, cramps, aches and soft tissue injuries. The Base Layer garments let the wearer carry the warmth with them so they don’t miss out on daily life due to aches and pains.

Fran Jablway,
Senior Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO