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Hoffa's Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome (Fat Pad Impingement)What is it? Hoffa's fat pad syndrome can occur when symptoms suggest damage to the meniscus or ligament but investigation shows they are intact. There is pain under the patella and there may be effusion (excessive fluid inside the knee joint). Extending a bent knee with pressure on the patellar tendon will elicits a strong pain and a defensive reaction. With this condition, the fat pad in the anterior portion of the knee becomes inflamed from repeated impingement. Impingement results from excessive pressure on the fat pad. If this occurs in a runner, specialists will usually examine the runners overall biomechanics and running gait to determine why they received this condition in the first place and correct it so that it doe not continue or reoccur; continued symptoms could lead to scarring. A physical exam will reveal tenderness in this fat pad which could be of a varying size.  TreatmentHoffa's Syndrome is typically treated by a lidocaine injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), though ultrasound is becoming very popular in treatment for this condition, especially in patients that want to decrease their medication levels. Be sure to rest the area (reduce impact and weight pressures on the knee), regular ice, stretching and physiotherapy are all helpful. An ultrasound application over the affected area 2 to 3 times daily will reduce swelling quickly and increase blood flow to the area - increasing the healing rate of the tendon. BFST™ - Using Your Body's Natural Healing System Your body can heal itself! In fact, your body starts healing itself the moment you are injured and it's the blood in your body that makes it all happen. Your blood is the transport mechanism for everything that is good inside you. It carries oxygen, nutrients, water and antibodies. Proper blood flow is essential to healing. Unfortunately, when you injure your body you stop moving and the swelling sets in. That means your vital blood flow can be reduced to a trickle! If you want to heal quickly, you need to keep your blood moving and that's where Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™, or BFST™, comes in. Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy™ promotes the flow of blood through the injured area without the need to exercise your already damaged tissue. You can really feel it work. Within moments of applying an Inferno Wrap™ you can feel the healing sensation and the increase in blood flow. During a treatment, and for quite some time after you finish, your injured area will experience increased blood flow even though your body is at rest. It's a soothing sensation and extremely effective. With BFST™ your injury is constantly being fed with healing, nutritious, oxygen and energy filled blood. This is exactly what your body needs to heal. How An Inferno Wrap™ Works
Inferno Wraps™ have been specifically designed for the treatment of deep, soft tissue injury. Inferno Wraps contain a patented Energy Web™ which is flexible and shaped to conform to your body. This Energy Web™ emits a uniform wave of perfectly safe electro-magnetic energy over its entire surface. This energy travels deep inside your body and stimulates the blood flow needed to heal your injury.  Our Cold Compression Wraps are recommended by countless medical professionals. That's why we sell them, because they are the best. We have noticed over time that our customers are so fond of our cold wraps that they are frequently coming back and ordering a second one. The wraps are becoming very popular with baseball and soccer trainers, and the wraps can be conveniently stored in a cooler for quick application on the field when needed.  Ultrasound therapy is also a helpful tool for pain prevention of knee injuires, and having a portable ultrasound device at home can be a powerful and convenient treatment tool. If you have symptoms or are recovering from a knee related injury, using ultrasound on a regular basis before your activity or throughout the day will help relax your muscles, tendons and tissues, diminish pain and inflammation, soften scar tissue and contribute greatly to the healing of your injury.  If you suffer from mild inflammation or pain after certain activities or movements use ultrasound therapy when you complete the activity and then rest and elevate your area of injury. Limit the application of ultrasound to a couple of treatments per day (the manual will recommend treatment frequency depending upon the injury). In between ultrasound treatments, maximize your pain relief and injury recovery by using an Inferno™ Personal Therapy System. Proven Performance, Proven Relief - only found at MendMeShop.com. If you have been given a treatment plan by your health professional, make sure you adhere to it to ensure pain free living. In general, people who are committed to their therapies and exercises will have the best medical outcomes.
| Dear MendMeShop, Thanks so very much for rushing a new adapter for my Ultrasound device. It works perfectly again, and I am excited! Also, it was very kind of you to send a bottle of the Ultrasound Gel, which I can certainly use. I have never dealt with a company that provides the excellent service Mend Me Shop does. Thank you again!! I fell from a ladder onto a cement floor last October and broke my hip--my first broken bone--and was unable to walk for six weeks. My left foot was very swollen and bruised for months afterward. After six weeks, my hip had healed well, and my orthopedic surgeon told me I could walk again. Although I experienced no pain in my hip, there was extreme pain in my heels when I would get up to walk. I apparently banged my feet very hard on the ladder steps when I fell. The orthopedist just shrugged his shoulders and told me there were no broken bones in my foot. He did send me to a podiatrist, who diagnosed inflamed bursae in my heels. He simply told me to wear shoes with a little heel, to purchase some inexpensive heel cups, and said it might take a year or two for my feet to heal. I followed the podiatrist's instructions, which eased the pain very little. I am so thankful I was introduced to the Ultrasound device! I have used it three weeks per Mend Me Shop's instructions and am now taking the fourth week off. My heels are 99% better, and I have almost no pain in them at this time. I am going to continue the treatment for another week or so until I feel certain everything has healed and then plan to use it for some arthritis in my right knee. Thank you, Mend Me Shop, from the depths of my heart (and my husband's too)! Rating: Linda Johnson           |
