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Pain, swelling, muscle tension and loss of mobility in the knee can be signs of arthritis, an inflammation of the joint, as well as osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.

The joint condition known as arthritis may develop due to genetic predisposition or environmental influences and involves inflammation of the membranes of the joint. In the case of osteoarthritis, there is an actual deterioration of the joint due to abnormal friction within the joint and this naturally causes joint pain. This comes about as there is insufficient lubrication in the joint. Both arthritis and osteoarthritis can be caused by excessive weight, strain in the joint, poor body use (i.e. posture) and aging.

There are four possible reasons for knee pain:

1. Knee pain due to injury
2. Knee pain due to joint degeneration (osteoarthritis or arthrosis)
3. Knee pain due to inflammation (arthritis)
4. Knee pain due to cartilage damage

1. Knee pain due to injury and how fangocur Fango Sheets can help

Most injuries to the knee joint occur during sports such as football (meniscus) or skiing (tendon sprain or tearing, torn meniscus), though work-related injury as well as injuries around the home are also possibilities. The most common are sprain and tearing of the tendon. When the injury is acute there is also inflammation at and around the joint.

I want lasting and dependable relief from knee pain due to injury. What can I do?

Our Fango Sheets are the ideal remedy for knee pain. Our patented application method (fango healing clay in easy-to-use sheet form) makes for a simple and soothing treatment that's clean enough for use at home.

You too can benefit from the proven effectiveness of Gossendorf fango healing clay.

Fangocur healing clay offers many beneficial healing effects:

	Inflammation is reduced by the soothing cooling effect of the healing clay. Fango Sheets are an especially effective way to cool the joint due to the special nature of healing clay.
	In addition to the beneficial effects of cooling, the unique natural ingredients of the healing clay such as sulphur, electrolytes, minerals and trace elements also work to treat the problem – another distinctive benefit of fangocur Fango Sheets.
	Due to our special packaging method, the application of the healing clay is more than clean. The Fango Sheets can actually be moulded to the knee – that's not possible with an ice pack or hot water bottle. The warming or cooling effects (depending on the nature of your injury) are greater as the healing clay is in direct contact with the skin.
	As all fangocur products are 100% natural, there are no side effects. Fango Sheets are recognised for their effectiveness and are used by hospitals, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapists and physicians.

What can one do to treat a knee injury?

The answer to that question depends on how the knee was injured. Here is some general advice:

• A cooled fangocur Fango Sheet work very well to soothe the pain of an acute knee injury. One advantage of this treatment method is that there is no painful excessive cooling as can occur with a normal ice-pack – that means that the cooling therapy can be of longer duration and so is even more effective. Additionally the ingredients of the healing clay work to reduce inflammation. That's a doubly effective treatment!
  
• For a simple over-stretching of a tendon in the knee, rest is best. As much as is possible avoid using the joint and if you feel that it's absolutely necessary, pain relievers as well as anti-inflammatory medications are also an option.
  
• If a tendon is actually torn, surgery is often necessary to repair the damage. Cold treatments using Fango Sheets from fangocur as well as resting the joint can help in healing.
  
• Very careful and gentle physiotherapy exercises can be beneficial in healing and can also help to prevent new injuries.
  
• If the meniscus is injured, the most common treatment is surgery. The challenge here is keeping as much of the meniscus as possible and thus maintain the maximal biomechanical function of the knee joint. One danger in such injuries is the increased risk for osteoarthritis in the knee.
  
• As a preventative measure, use fangocur Fango Sheets. It's a healthy and effective treatment, encouraging good long term function in the joint.

The effectiveness of fangocur healing clay has been proven in medical-balneological research conducted by the Institute for Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, University of Gras (Austria), 1978.

2. Knee pain due to joint degeneration (osteoarthritis or arthrosis)

If there's pain when first moving a joint after a period of immobility (for example in the morning) which goes away quickly then returns if there is strain, arthrosis (also known as osteoarthritis) may be the cause. Once the stress is removed, the pain decreases or stops entirely. That's a notable difference between arthrosis and arthritis: there is normally no arthrosis pain when one rests the joint, though there may be pain following intensive use of the joint. One may also note a swelling and/or a warming in the joint – such inflammation can affect the joint itself as well as the joint capsule which surrounds the joint.

Is there a fast and dependable treatment for arthrosis of the knee?

Our Fango Sheets are the perfect treatment for knee pain due to arthrosis. Our patented application method (fango healing clay in easy-to-use sheet form) makes for a simple and soothing treatment that's clean enough for use at home. You too can benefit from the proven effectiveness of Gossendorf fango healing clay.

Fangocur healing clay offers many beneficial healing effects:

	Inflammation due to osteoarthritis/arthrosis calls for fast cooling. The special application possible with mouldable Fango Sheets penetrates deep into the tissue, easing pain and inflammation. Our healing clay can be used warm to treat muscle stiffness and soreness.
	In addition to the beneficial effects of cooling or warming, the unique natural ingredients of the healing clay such as sulphur, electrolytes, minerals and trace elements also work to treat the problem – another distinctive benefit of fangocur Fango Sheets.
	Due to our special packaging method, the application of the healing clay is more than clean. The Fango Sheets can actually be moulded to the knee – that's not possible with an ice pack or hot water bottle. The warming or cooling effects are greater as the healing clay is in direct contact with the skin.
	As all fangocur products are 100% natural, there are no side effects. Fango Sheets are recognised for their effectiveness and are used by hospitals, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapists and physicians.

Causes for osteoarthritis in the knee (also known as knee arthrosis)

Damage to the meniscus can lead to arthrosis in the knee joint; repeatedly straining the joint and relatedly being overweight (particularly for women) are additional possible causes for this joint condition. Various types of inflammatory arthritis (for example rheumatoid arthritis or septic arthritis) can also lead to osteoarthritis. The symptoms of this degenerative joint condition are pain with movement or strain (though sometimes also when at rest), joint pain during the night and stiffness in the morning.

What can one do for the pain related to knee arthrosis?

Just as in the case of sports injuries, the treatment of knee arthrosis depends on the deeper cause.

• A cooled fangocur Fango Sheet work very well to soothe the pain of an acute knee injury. One advantage of this treatment method is that there is no painful excessive cooling as can occur with a normal ice-pack – that means that the cooling therapy can be of longer duration and so is even more effective. Additionally the ingredients of the healing clay work to reduce inflammation. That's a doubly effective treatment!
• For muscle stiffness and soreness related to osteoarthritis, a warm treatment is ideal. Simply warm a fangocur Fango Sheet in the oven as described in the included instructions and apply the mouldable healing clay sheet the the knee. It's important to form the Fango Sheet to the knee as this provides for better warming and allows the ingredients of the healing clay to work on the joint.
  
• After a warm therapy with a Fango Sheet from fangocur, slowly and carefully bend the leg at the knee joint. An essential part of treating this condition is strengthening of the upper leg muscles as this supports the knee and so relieves strain. Increasing the strength of the calf muscles is also important. Daily training and stretching (when done properly) can be very beneficial – it's forms the basis of the treatment of arthrosis in the knee. Remember: be careful when bending the knee, making only slow and controlled movements. Let comfort be your guide – if you experience discomfort or excessive pain, modify your training.
  
• Many have found vitamin E to be a helpful addition to the treatment of knee arthrosis/osteoarthritis.
  
• In exceptionally serious cases, synovial fluid (the normal joint lubricant) can be injected into the joint. Additionally, surgery may be necessary when the joint condition is very bad.
  
• As a preventative measure, use fangocur Fango Sheets. It's a healthy and effective treatment, encouraging good long term function in the joint.

The effectiveness of fangocur healing clay has been proven in medical-balneological research conducted by the Institute for Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, University of Gras (Austria), 1978.

3. Knee pain due to joint inflammation (knee arthritis)

Most commonly knee pain is due to inflammation in the joint and as such it's similar to other inflammatory pain which is characterised by continued pain when resting as well as decreased flexibility (stiffness) in the morning. This joint condition may involve multiple joints, in which case it's referred to as oligoarthritis or polyarthritis. Again as with other types of inflammation, both acute arthritis and chronic arthritis are possible.

The are several conditions which fall under the acute arthritis heading, among them pseudo-gout and gout as well as joint infections (i.e. septic arthritis). The knee joint is commonly affected by all of these conditions. The pain that results can be such that it's uncomfortable for anything to make contact with the inflamed joint. People with a compromised immune system such as those with diabetes are especially at risk for developing acute arthritis.

In contrast to the acute form of this joint condition, chronic arthritis is more dull and steady. Lyme disease (i.e. borreliosis), spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis are all types of chronic arthritis.

Is there a fast and dependable way to fight knee arthritis?

Our Fango Sheets are the perfect treatment for knee pain due to arthrosis. Our patented application method (fango healing clay in easy-to-use sheet form) makes for a simple and soothing treatment that's clean enough for use at home. You too can benefit from the proven effectiveness of Gossendorf fango healing clay.

Fangocur healing clay offers many beneficial healing effects:

	Pain and swelling due to inflammatory arthritis calls for fast cooling. The special application possible with mouldable Fango Sheets penetrates deep into the tissue, easing pain and inflammation. Our healing clay can be used warm to treat muscle stiffness and soreness.
	In addition to the beneficial effects of cooling or warming, the unique natural ingredients of the healing clay such as sulphur, electrolytes, minerals and trace elements also work to treat the problem – another distinctive benefit of fangocur Fango Sheets.
	Due to our special packaging method, the application of the healing clay is more than clean. The Fango Sheets can actually be moulded to the knee – that's not possible with an ice pack or hot water bottle. The warming or cooling effects are greater as the healing clay is in direct contact with the skin.
	As all fangocur products are 100% natural, there are no side effects. Fango Sheets are recognised for their effectiveness and are used by hospitals, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapists and physicians.

What can one do for the pain related to knee arthritis?

• A cooled fangocur Fango Sheet work very well to soothe the pain of an acute arthritis. One advantage of this treatment method is that there is no painful excessive cooling as can occur with a normal ice-pack – that means that the cooling therapy can be of longer duration and so is even more effective. Additionally the ingredients of the healing clay work to reduce inflammation. That's a doubly effective treatment!
• For muscle stiffness and soreness related to arthritis, a warm treatment is ideal. Simply warm a fangocur Fango Sheet in the oven as described in the included instructions and apply the mouldable healing clay sheet the the knee. It's important to form the Fango Sheet to the knee as this provides for better warming and allows the ingredients of the healing clay to work on the joint.
• To treat bacterial arthritis, intravenous antibiotic therapy is often required.
  
• Minimally invasive surgery, specifically arthroscopy, along with follow-up treatment to reduce pressure and minimise any complications can be beneficial.
  
• Long-term healing often requires movement exercise, both to strengthen and to increase/maintain flexibility.
  
• As a preventative measure, use fangocur Fango Sheets. It's a healthy and effective treatment, encouraging good long term function in the joint.

The effectiveness of fangocur healing clay has been proven in medical-balneological research conducted by the Institute for Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, University of Gras (Austria), 1978.

4. Knee pain due to cartilage damage in the knee

This type of knee pain in most common in adolescent children. The condition is made worse by extended periods of sitting with the knees bent.

Is there a fast and dependable way to treat knee pain due to cartilage damage in the knee?

Our Fango Sheets are the perfect treatment for knee pain due to changes in the cartilage of the knee. Our patented application method (fango healing clay in easy-to-use sheet form) makes for a simple and soothing treatment that's clean enough for use at home. You too can benefit from the proven effectiveness of Gossendorf fango healing clay.

Fangocur healing clay offers many beneficial healing effects:

	Inflammation due to damage to knee cartilage calls for fast cooling. The special application possible with mouldable Fango Sheets penetrates deep into the tissue, easing pain and inflammation. Our healing clay can be used warm to treat muscle stiffness and soreness.
	In addition to the beneficial effects of cooling or warming, the unique natural ingredients of the healing clay such as sulphur, electrolytes, minerals and trace elements also work to treat the problem – another distinctive benefit of fangocur Fango Sheets.
	Due to our special packaging method, the application of the healing clay is more than clean. The Fango Sheets can actually be moulded to the knee – that's not possible with an ice pack or hot water bottle. The warming or cooling effects are greater as the healing clay is in direct contact with the skin.
	As all fangocur products are 100% natural, there are no side effects. Fango Sheets are recognised for their effectiveness and are used by hospitals, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapists and physicians.

What can one do for knee pain do to changes in the cartilage of the knee?

• A cooled fangocur Fango Sheet work very well to soothe the pain of an acute knee pain. One advantage of this treatment method is that there is no painful excessive cooling as can occur with a normal ice-pack – that means that the cooling therapy can be of longer duration and so is even more effective. Additionally the ingredients of the healing clay work to reduce inflammation. That's a doubly effective treatment!
• For muscle stiffness and soreness, a warm treatment is ideal. Simply warm a fangocur Fango Sheet in the oven as described in the included instructions and apply the mouldable healing clay sheet the the knee. It's important to form the Fango Sheet to the knee as this provides for better warming and allows the ingredients of the healing clay to work on the joint.
• After a warm treatment using fangocur Fango Sheet it's best to rest the joint. High-heeled shoes can strain the knee joint and should be avoided.
  
• An essential part of treating this condition is strengthening of the upper leg muscles as this supports the knee and so relieves strain. Increasing the strength of the calf muscles is also important. Daily training and stretching (when done properly) can be very beneficial – it's forms the basis of the treatment of arthrosis in the knee. Remember: be careful when bending the knee, making only slow and controlled movements. Let comfort be your guide – if you experience discomfort or excessive pain, modify your training.
• As a preventative measure, use fangocur Fango Sheets. It's a healthy and effective treatment, encouraging good long term function in the joint.

The effectiveness of fangocur healing clay has been proven in medical-balneological research conducted by the Institute for Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, University of Gras (Austria), 1978.