- Far Infrared TMJ Treatment: The Thermotex Equine TMJ Hood is specifically designed to treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction as well as stress in the TMJ and along the poll. It's two patented far infrared heat inserts provide heat therapy that penetrates up to 10x deeper into tissues and joints than traditional heating pads. After just 20 minutes of use, the soothing infrared wavelengths penetrate up to 2.36 inches into the applied area to increase blood flow to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Prolonged Heat & Relief: Thermotex Equine TMJ Hood is used by trainers, veterinarians, and therapists to manage pain and reduce injury in horses. Designed to provide heat coverage across the frontal sinuses and the throat area between the lower mandibles, it's effective in delivering deep-penetrating heat and pain relief, especially to horses suffering from upper respiratory problems. Ideal for use during training or as a post event treatment at equestrian competitions.
- The Standard for Equine Comfort: For over 25 years, Thermotex has nurtured and supported equine pain management and recovery with science backed technology. Clinical trials have revealed infrared therapy's efficacy and long-term benefits for various types of pain, often left unchanged by traditional pain management strategies. This equine hood includes two high-grade heat inserts, delivering therapeutic infrared heat for horse therapy.
- Trusted Products: Thermotex products have attained medical device registration with both Health Canada and the US FDA while meeting integral manufacturing standards and ISO certifications for their patented products. Manufacturing in our Calgary, Alberta facility allows us to maintain complete control to ensure compliance is met and ensuring each product is as close to perfect as possible for years of performance.
- Warranty And Care: All products come with a one year manufacturer parts and labour warranty. All covers can be easily cleaned by washing in your washing machine or dry cleaning if you prefer. Remove all heat inserts and wiring and wash on a gentle cycle. Place in the dryer on low heat or allow to dry naturally on a drying rack.
Thermotex Equine TMJ Hood
Optimal Equine Comfort
The Equine Hood promotes recovery from certain disorders, accelerated warm-up, or routine equine care and maintenance. It's designed with two heat inserts: one insert sits over the frontal sinuses, and the other covers the throat between the lower mandibles. Self fastening straps allow for a better fit.
It helps with equine physiological effects such as vasodilatation, increased blood flow, analgesia, metabolic activity within the cells, tissue extensibility, and joint flexibility.
The Thermotex Standards
For over 23 years, Thermotex has nurtured and supported equines through pain management and recovery with science-backed technology. Clinical trials and rigorous testing have proven the efficacy and long-term benefits of infrared therapy for various types of pain that are often left unchanged by traditional pain management strategies.
In equine studies, the unique subcutaneous infrared heat mechanism has been shown to raise temperatures 2.36 inches beneath the skin's surface after just 20 minutes of use.
Thermotex has been successfully used by trainers, veterinarians, and therapists alike.
One-Year Warranty
All Thermotex products come with a one-year manufacturer warranty on parts and labour.
Raise your standards in equine care. Choose Thermotex today!
- Package Dimensions : 15 x 8 x 6 inches; 3 Pounds
- Date First Available : June 28, 2023
- Manufacturer : Thermotex
- Country of Origin : Canada