Faster Pain Relief than Flat Hot or Cold Packs; Patented Tubular Design Delivers More Hot/Cold in Less Time

CLEVELAND, OH (February 20, 2008) -- If you're nursing limb or joint problems ranging from sports injuries to arthritis, conventional flat hot or cold packs miss the mark -- literally. They provide only partial coverage of the traumatized area because of their rectangular construction and inability to bend when frozen. New Torex Hot/Cold Therapy Sleeves from Wendell-Alan Ltd. conquer those flaws with a patented tubular design that completely encircles the area with heat or cold for faster and better treatment.

Named after the donut-like geometric shape known as the torus, Torex is a family of reusable gel-filled sleeves that roll over the finger, wrist, elbow, knee, thigh or other body part through a center opening. These innovative packs wrap the limb or joint in a flexible, cushion-like cylinder that stays in position without straps, wraps, ties or holding for rapid hands-free use.

The resulting 360-degree coverage allows the entire circumference of the injured area to be treated at one time instead of in stages as required with a flat pack. The proprietary gel filling and polyurethane outer film stay soft when frozen or heated to allow the pack to mold to the body, ensuring deep hot or cold penetration of soft tissues.

Together, these features reduce treatment time, provide faster pain relief, keep swelling to a minimum, and increase overall effectiveness.

Used hot, Torex packs provide soothing surround-the-limb relief for arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle aches, post-operative pain and more. They heat in the microwave in about one minute, and their ability to be used repeatedly can save hundreds of dollars over expensive one-time-use hot packs.

Used cold, Torex sleeves provide first aid for acute soft tissue injuries, tennis elbow and other conditions that require cold applications to combat swelling, pain and bruising. The insulating bandage that comes with each Torex device to protect the skin from extreme temperatures also supplies slight compression, allowing Torex to address two of the four steps in the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method of injury treatment.

Torex Hot/Cold Therapy Sleeves are latex-free, non-toxic and can go from freezer to microwave and back over and over again. Torex are available in five sizes for limb circumferences of 3" to 28" and sell for $12.95 to $24.95 at www.torexhealth.com