The Science Behind SmartRideRx™ &
Thera-Tree® Technologies
How It Works
The unique tree that is in both Tad’s newest saddles and the Thera-Tree® device for therapy share the same technology: The tree emits a beneficial electromagnetic field in the far infrared (FIR) spectrum. This is due to the combination of its materials, manufacturing processes and geometry. Very small amounts of voltage are created by means of piezoelectric effect. The charge generated has been measured consistently in the 40-60 mv range with a Tektronix oscilloscope. This voltage is partially stored and re-radiated as a beneficial electromagnetic field, measuring about 9 cubic feet in size, extending above, below, front and back, and to the sides. There are no batteries to replace, there is nothing to recharge, and the tree contains no magnets.
Summary of Why it Works
Far Infrared energy (FIR) is known to reduce inflammation, lessen pain and promote healing. Infrared light is part of the beneficial light spectrum the sun provides particularly at sunrise and twilight. It is also used worldwide for medical treatment applications. The health benefits cited in studies match up with those observed in horses who have been experiencing our SmartRide Rx and Thera-Tree® technology for the past 5 years: significant improvements in hydration, skin quality, muscle tone and recovery, joint flexibility, relaxation, digestive functioning, cardiovascular performance and lymphatic system circulation.
Infrared light creates zones of charge differential in water which drive critical cellular functions in the body. This energy is constantly being used and needs to be resupplied. When insufficient amounts of infrared are absorbed, intracellular water becomes less biologically available and dehydration occurs. The role of the Thera-Tree® is to provide an infrared energy source essential to recharging the “water battery" within the body. This additional energy is beneficial for overall metabolic wellness and aids healing. (To understand more about infrared light and water, see Dr. Gerald Pollard’s work with “fourth phase water,” also known as “structured water.”)
Additional Resources
Far Infrared Radiation (FIR): Its Biological Effects and Medical Applications
The Effect of Far Infrared Radiation Therapy on Inflammation Regulation
Vatansever, F. & Hamblin, M. (2012). Far Infared Radiation (FIR): Its biological affects and medical implications. Photonics Laser Med., doi:10.1515/plm-2012-0034. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3699878/