JBT Distributions

12/13/2010

Frozen shoulder is when the shoulder is painful and cannot move normally because of inflammation. Cause: The joint capsule of the shoulder joint has ligaments that hold the shoulder bones to each other. When the capsule becomes inflamed, the shoulder bones are unable to move freely in the joint. Treatment by a physical therapist will involve electric stimulation, range of motion stretching, strengthening excerises with continual cooling of the infglamed area (you know that JBT has you covered).

12/09/2010

If you have ever experienced an arthritis flare-up in your knees, you realize the importance of obtaining immediate relief. Arthritis, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, can be caused either by trauma to the joint or age-related joint degeneration. Symptoms of a flare-up include swelling (or inflammation), sudden and intense pain or the inability to move your knee. Knowing about and using immediate pain-relief methods for your arthritis flare-ups can make the difference between a day of comfort or a day of pain. Treatment - Cooling, Massage, elevation and rest. Please pass along our information to anyone you know who may benefit from our products.

12/08/2010

Tennis elbow is an inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow. There may be a partial tear of the tendon fibers, which connect muscle to bone, at or near their point of origin on the outside of the elbow. Prevention: Rest the elbow when flexion and extension (bending and straightening) are painful. And use the Elbow wrap from JBT

12/06/2010

For all those who are going to learn to snowboard this season. You are going to fall! Both feet are strapped onto the board and usually point the same direction. This protects the knee from any twisting. However, the upper-extremity is in the position to take the force of a fall. The most typical snowboarding injuries are wrist sprains, elbow and shoulder contusions and dislocations. Please make sure you ride with someone and know your limits. Most everyone will make it through in one piece but if you don't maybe JBT can help you get back on the snow faster.

12/02/2010

Runner's knee - chondromalacia. Definition: A softening or wearing away and cracking of the cartilage under the kneecap, resulting in pain and inflammation. The cartilage becomes like sandpaper because the kneecap is not riding smoothly over the knee. Self Treatment: Stop running, take a course (5 - 7 days) of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , Apply RiteTemp Active Knee or the knee wrap for as long as you want. Nothing can compare to this technology.

11/30/2010

PITTSBURGH (AP)—Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger(notes) is wearing a protective boot on his sprained right foot but is expected to play Sunday when Pittsburgh and Baltimore face off for first place in the AFC North. I think maybe he needs JBT's help after the game check out the ankle Ben!

11/20/2010

Three to five feet of snow expected for the Tahoe Basin this weekend. Winters starts on the West Coast now. Be safe everyone watch out for rocks and if you feel the need to ice check out these knee wraps.

11/17/2010

The record for the most NASCAR wins is held by Richard Petty: 200 wins (and 7 championships).


I bet you he wished he had a vest to keep him cool in the hot seat!

11/15/2010

When charged RiteTemp Medical products will remain at an optimal temperature for cold therapy, as opposed to ice and gel which are actually colder than necessary. In fact, ice and gel is so cold that if it is used for more than 20 minutes at a time, or in direct contact with the skin, can result in frostbite, non-freezing cold tissue damage or nerve damage. Not Sexy!!

11/11/2010

Cooling after Rehab work should not be seen as a reward. It needs to become part of the process to increase your rate of recovery. Check out the active knee!

11/09/2010

What and epic Day! Surfs up, Snows coming. Winter is an playground for all sports enthusiasts.

Dr. Brad Thomas discusses his experiences using the Rite Temp Medical surgeon's vest to mitigate heat stress in the operating room.

10/11/2010

This past weekend we helped reduce fatigue and dehydration for some moto-riders, Increased the rate of recovery for some pretty beat up footballers, kept some happy hikers refreshed while hiking all while keeping its cool.