Knee & Elbow

Print

Don’t let pain slow you down

Product Image Right: 
Knee & Elbow
Product Label

Stop knee or elbow pain before it stops you. ThermaCare® Knee & Elbow HeatWraps give you continuous heat for long-lasting relief.

 

Targeted Heat Therapy*

  • Specially designed to fit your knee or elbow
  • Provides temporary relief from minor muscular aches and joint pains associated with overexertion, strains and sprains, as well as minor pains associated with arthritis
  • Allows you to move freely while delivering therapeutic heat to relax tight knee or elbow muscles
  • Thin enough to wear discreetly under clothing
  • Flexible enough to be worn on the move, during chores or when relaxing

*Use as directed.

Find In-Store

Buy Online

Find
  •  
     
    Compare ThermaCare®
    How to Use
    Prevention Tips

    ThermaCare® vs. Other Patches and Creams

    Compare by:
    Muscle Temperature
    Skin Blood Flow
    Skin Temperature
     
     
     
     

    ThermaCare®

     

    Icy Hot Patch

     

    Icy Hot Cream

     

    Use these helpful tips to get the best performance out of ThermaCare® Knee & Elbow HeatWraps

    1. Ensure skin in application area is clean, dry, and free of makeup, recently applied skin moisturizer, lotions, and other topical analgesics.

    2. Position wrap by lightly pressing tabs into place on your skin. Make any needed adjustments and rub over adhesive tabs firmly to “lock” in place.

    3. Use care when handling the adhesive tabs so you don’t get anything on them that will prevent the adhesive from working (e.g., lotions, link, hair, makeup, etc.).

    Managing Knee & Elbow Pain

    Approaches to muscle and joint pain management have changed dramatically in the last 10 years. Experts now recommend staying active and exercising. Use ThermaCare® HeatWraps at an early sign of pain. Combined with exercise, this can help keep muscle and joint pain under control.*

    Knee and Elbow Pain

    Many professionals believe daily stretching is an effective way to minimize knee and other joint pain.

    What You Can Do

    Combine the heat therapy of ThermaCare® with the following:

    1. Perform range-of-motion and strengthening exercises while pain symptoms are present**

    2. Move on to low-stress exercises (e.g., walking, swimming or cycling) after pain symptoms have improved (typically 2 to 4 weeks)

    3. Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and uncomfortable positions

    4. Use medication as directed

    5. Maintain normal activity

    6. Consult your doctor

    *Use as directed

    **Consult your doctor (or physician) before beginning a new exercise regimen

     
  •  
    Knee & Elbow
    HeatWraps
    Uses
    • Provides heat therapy for temporary relief of minor muscular and joint aches and pains associated with overexertion, strains, sprains, and arthritis.
    Warnings

    THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE BURNS.

    • 55 OR OLDER: YOUR RISK OF BURNING INCREASES AS YOU AGE
    • WEAR THERMACARE OVER A TOWEL OR CLOTH SUCH AS A WASHCLOTH, NOT DIRECTLY AGAINST YOUR SKIN
    • DO NOT WEAR WHILE SLEEPING
    • CHECK SKIN FREQUENTLY DURING USE
    • IF YOU FIND IRRITATION OR A BURN, REMOVE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY
    Do not use
    • if heat cell contents leak and/or wrap is damaged or torn
    • for more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period
    • with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments
    • on unhealthy, damaged or broken skin
    • on areas of bruising or swelling that have occurred within 48 hours
    • on areas of the body where you can’t feel heat
    • with other forms of heat
    • on people unable to remove the product, including children, infants, and some elderly
    • on people unable to follow all use instructions
    Ask a doctor before use if you have
    • DIABETES
    • poor circulation or heart disease
    • rheumatoid arthritis
    • or are pregnant
    When using this product
    • check skin frequently for signs of burns or blisters - if found, stop use
    • if product feels too hot - stop use or wear over clothing
    • do not place extra pressure or tight clothing over the product
    • to avoid increased risk of burns, remove product before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures
    Stop use and ask a doctor
    • if pain worsens or persists for more than 7 days
    • if you experience any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash or other changes in your skin that persist where the wrap is worn
    Keep out of reach of children and pets. Each heat cell contains iron (~2 grams)

    • Can be harmful if ingested. If ingested, rinse mouth with water and call a Poison Control Center immediately.

    • If heat cell contents come in contact with your skin or eyes, remove wrap, rinse affected area with water, and seek professional assistance immediately.

    • DO NOT MICROWAVE or attempt to reheat as wrap could catch fire

    Directions

    • Tear open pouch when ready to use.

    • Peel away paper to reveal adhesive tabs. Using adhesive is optional if you have sensitive skin or have body hair around the knee or elbow area.

    • If 55 and older, wear over a towel or cloth such as a washcloth, not directly against your skin

    • It may take up to 30 minutes to reach therapeutic temperature.

    • Do not place heat cells on the back of the knee or inside the bend of the arm.

    • Bend knee/elbow slightly and place opening over kneecap/elbow.

    • Secure tabs to skin (optional).

    • Wrap straps around knee/elbow and fasten.

    • Adjust for comfort. Do not over-tighten

    • Wear up to 12 hours. Do not wear for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

    • Place wrap flat. Do not fold or bunch as your risk of burn is increased.

    Questions? 1-800-323-3383
    LBL Document Number: LBL-00000250 (Version 10.0)
     
Share with a friend
Michelle

I have arthritis; your product has been a lifesaver. I can't believe how long it stays warm and I am able to get more done. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful product. It's nice to have a product that actually does what it claims to do.

Bryan

I do highway and land surveying and we do a lot of work involving cutting through brush and briars and such. When this happens, muscles tend to get really sore; ThermaCare HeatWraps help relieve the tightness and soreness.

Dr. Jennifer

As a board certified emergency physician, I prescribe ThermaCare [HeatWraps] more than any other treatment. I recommend [them] for a wide variety of ailments from strains and sprains, to menstrual cramps… Not only do the [they] stay warm for hours, but they also deliver the therapy in such a portable manner that patients can go about their normal activities while receiving the direct heat therapy. I personally use [them] and feel comfortable relaying to patients such an effective pain relief method… Thank you for such a wonderful and versatile product and I look forward to continuing to recommend ThermaCare.

John

ThermaCare HeatWraps have enabled me to maintain somewhat of the normal active life I had. I played sports, hunted and enjoyed hiking. Now with your product I wear them… after hiking and still play some sports but not without the ThermaCare wrap immediately afterwards. Thank you for such a great product that allows me to keep doing some of the things I always enjoyed so much.

*Results not typical. Individual results will vary.