79040 / ANGORA ELBOW WARMER
The OTC 79040 angora elbow and arm warmers allow the skin to breath, they absorb moisture, and they maintain steady temperature at the skin surface for all-day wearing comfort. Angora wool is the lightest of all natural fibers - the hollow structure of the fibers makes it ideal for thermal clothing.
Indications Listed Below
• Lightweight, natural insulation
• Seven times warmer than wool
• Helps maintain a steady temperature at the skin surface
• Breathable, moisture absorbent, comfortable to wear
• Latex free
what is Angora Wool?
Angora wool is the lightest of all natural fibers. The hollow structure of its fibers make it ideal for thermal clothing. It is comfortable to wear next to the skin, allowing the skin to breathe but absorbing moisture and maintaining a steady temperature at the skin's surface. Angora warmers have beneficial therapeutic effects for arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back problems or any other pain affecting the joints.
How to Measure for and Apply the ELBOW WARMER
| MEASURE AROUND THE BEND OF THE ELBOW | |
|---|---|
| SMALL | 7.75” - 9.75” (19.5 - 25 cm) |
| MEDIUM | 9.75” - 11” (25 - 28 cm) |
| LARGE | 11” - 13.5” (28 - 34 cm |
| X-LARGE | 13.5” - 15” (34 - 38 cm) |
MEASURING Instructions
A. Measure around the bend of the elbow.
Application Instructions
1. Slip over each arm so that the warmer rests comfortably over the elbows.
Medical Applications
Review the accompanying chart to determine the product that best suits your needs. On the left, you will find a variety of injuries that OTC products are specifically designed to treat and prevent. On the top, you will find the product numbers of all OTC arthritis products. If a red box is present where the column and row intersect, your injury or condition is treated/prevented by the associated product.
| MODEL NUMBER | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2088 | 79010 | 79020 | 79030 | 79040 | 79600 | |
| Aching wrists | ||||||
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | ||||||
| Finger and hand pain associated with arthritis | ||||||
| Maintaining heat around the joint | ||||||
| Maintaining heat around the soft tissues of the joint | ||||||
| Tendonitis | ||||||
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint and can occur anywhere in the body. Symptoms are primarily joint pain and stiffness, which often worsen with age.Arthritis can be caused by heredity, abnormal metabolism, joint injury or infection, or by an immune system dysfunction. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
With rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks the joint linings, causing painful swelling. Over time this can cause bone erosion and joint deformity. Physiotherapy and medication can help slow the disease’s progression, and joint warmers can offer relief from painful symptoms.