• Backsure: A unique evidence based concept, shown effective in randomised double blind placebo controlled trials1-5
• The patented material provides continuous therapeutic heat by reflecting the body’s own heat (infrared) back to the target joint
• Greater heat than with other materials, and many advantages over conventional heat therapy whilst support is provided through proprioception
• The pull on, breathable device can be worn day and night: Effect increases with time and benefit takes several weeks to wear off if use discontinued

Indications
Osteoarthritis or knee pain from degenerative changes.
Shown advantageous in trials5. 27% pain reduction on top of medication. Designed for freedom of movement without discomfort; gap for patella. Provides support without compression. Hand wash only. For size, measure knee circumference above knee cap, standing up.

References
1. Munglani et al. Eur Spine J 2002 ; 11 :S29-30. 2. Nash et al. Pain Soc UK 2002, Abstr 115. 3. Atherton et al. Clin J Pain, in press. 4. Petty-Saphon et al, Arch Phys Med Rehab, in press. 5. Mazucca et al. Arthr Care Res, in press.