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1993 to 1996 Research
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- This report is based on clinical studies performed by Dr. Ronald Riegal, DVM.
- The Clinical studies were conducted in Marysville, Ohio between 1993 and 1996.
- Dr. Reigal was awarded an educational award from Spruce Meadows for his publication "An Illustrated Guide to Common Ailments of the Horse", 1997.
Heat Transfer
In independently conducted equine studies, depth of penetration of heat generated by the Thermotex™ infrared heat generating device has been demonstrated. Through the use of invasive thermal probe tests, Thermotex™ has been shown to radiate heat to depths of 35 mm starting at the top of the dermis into the muscle tissue. Thermotex™ outperformed the other heating apparatus tested. The other devices tested were a conventional heating blanket, a magnetic blanket, and a moist heat blanket. All competitive heat devices were used for the same length of time (20 minutes). All demonstrated less ability to radiate heat to the same levels as Thermotex™. All competitive devices radiated heat no further than 5 mm from the top dermis over the same treatment time.
Repair
Thermograph evidence (a video is available on request) depicts an area of injury due to increases in heat build-up surrounding and in the area of injury (which is a characteristic of inflammation). Series of thermographs were taken prior to treatment, immediately after treatment, and four hours after treatment. In each case, the levels of heat radiating from the injured area four hours after treatment with Thermotex™ were either:
1. Less than the original area displaying the injury, or
2. Not in evidence.
These results suggest a therapeutic outcome within a four-hour period. The autonomic system of the horse would normally not respond within this time frame.
Blood Chemistry
Blood tests measuring SGOT levels were performed. SGOT are enzymes discharged into the general circulatory system when muscle distress (spasm) occurs. Blood samples were taken prior to treatment with Thermotex™ and four hours after treatment. SGOT levels returned to normal four hours after 20 minutes of treatment with Thermotex™. This correlates directly with the thermographic evidence as stated above. The absence of heightened SGOT levels in the blood suggests that the muscle distress has subsided.
Equine studies also show that Thermotex™ reduces the healing time for skin wounds.
No other medical or veterinary treatments were used through the course of these clinical trials.
Post Treatment Evidence
Racing equine have track records that are public information. Typically, as with their human athlete counterparts, the presence of injury causes a reduction in their performance. When treated with Thermotex™ (controlling for pathologies and no other clinical intervention) the animals returned to their original track records. Unlike their human counterparts, horses have limited cognitive abilities. Therefore, it would be very difficult to argue any precognition or anticipation of outcome of a clinical intervention on the part of the horse.
The information on this page was copied with permission from the Thermotex website http://thermotex.com/equine/study.htm
