Infrared heat between 37-45 degrees dilates the external blood vessels which provides relief and healing to muscles and damaged tissue. The increased blood circulation removes waste products such as lactic acid, and delivers oxygen-enriched blood to the oxygen-depleted muscles so that they can recover faster. 
Infrared heat therapy is widely used to treat patients suffering from many kinds of arthritis and muscle disorders. 
Stiffness and tenderness, which also come with age, are significantly reduced or removed with the help of heat therapy. Infrared heat raises the body temperature by heating the blood and dilates the blood vessels. This gives an increased blood flow and volume, which improves heart function.
Infrared heat therapy is currently offered on the following teams: