{"id":3875,"date":"2025-10-13T16:16:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/whole-body-hyperthermia-psoriatic-arthritis\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:16:50","slug":"whole-body-hyperthermia-psoriatic-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/id\/whole-body-hyperthermia-psoriatic-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH) in Psoriatic Arthritis and Degenerative Rheumatism: Evidence from Controlled Clinical Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<header>\n<h1>Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH) in Psoriatic Arthritis and Degenerative Rheumatism: Evidence from Controlled Clinical Trials<\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #6a6a6a;\">Published: 2025-10-14 | Last Reviewed: 2025-10-14<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"authors\">\n<p>Based on controlled clinical studies by Lange U. et al. and Meffert H. et al. Authored and Reviewed by:<\/p>\n<div class=\"authors\">\n<header>Author:<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ar\/our-team\/cristian-gologan\/\"> M.Sc. Cristian Gologan<\/a> . Reviewed by: [<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ar\/our-team\/veronica-iatan\/\">Dr. Iatan Veronica<\/a>].<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"disclaimer\">**Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a rheumatologist for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.**<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>1. WBH in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Modulating Inflammation and Improving Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>*Iterative Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH), utilizing <strong>water-filtered Infrared-A wIRA radiation<\/strong>, is an effective adjuvant therapy for <strong>Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)<\/strong>. A <strong>*controlled, randomized, prospective study*<\/strong> confirmed its beneficial effects <span class=\"citation\">[3]<\/span>. The mechanism of action includes a <strong>*sustained reduction in polymorphonuclear granulocyte activity*<\/strong>, suggesting <strong>a decrease in systemic inflammation and a lasting improvement in symptoms for patients with rheumatic conditions<\/strong> <span class=\"citation\">[2]<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Clinical and Immunological Evidence<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>*<strong>RCT Evidence in PsA:<\/strong>* The high-quality study validated the effects of WBH on Psoriatic Arthritis patients, providing a solid framework for including hyperthermia as part of a multimodal therapeutic strategy <span class=\"citation\">[3]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>*<strong>Reduction of Inflammatory Activity:<\/strong>* Treatment with mild wIR-A hyperthermia led to a *sustained decrease in the activity of polymorphonuclear granulocytes* in patients with rheumatic diseases <span class=\"citation\">[2]<\/span>. Granulocytes are key cells in the acute and chronic inflammatory processes associated with rheumatism.<\/li>\n<li>*<strong>Degenerative Rheumatism:<\/strong>* WBH with\u00a0 wIR-A radiation has also been investigated for its effects in *degenerative rheumatic diseases* and *soft tissue rheumatism*, demonstrating its therapeutic potential across various rheumatic conditions <span class=\"citation\">[1]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>2. WBH in Rheumatism Treatment: Applications and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond PsA, clinical experiences indicate an extended role for WBH in rheumatic conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>*<strong>Soft Tissue Rheumatism:<\/strong>* WBH has proven beneficial in the treatment of conditions involving *soft tissue rheumatism* <span class=\"citation\">[1]<\/span>, offering a physical alternative for managing localized pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>*<strong>Adjuvant Physical Therapy:<\/strong>* These results position WBH as a valuable *adjuvant physical therapy* that can be used to reduce systemic inflammatory load and improve the functional status of rheumatic patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Does Hyperthermia help treat Psoriatic Arthritis?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. A *controlled, randomized study* confirmed the efficacy of *Whole-Body Hyperthermia* as an adjuvant therapy for *Psoriatic Arthritis*, contributing to symptom improvement <span class=\"citation\">[3]<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>How does WBH influence inflammation in rheumatic diseases?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>WBH acts by *decreasing the activity of inflammatory cells* (polymorphonuclear granulocytes), suggesting a systemic inflammation-reducing effect associated with rheumatism <span class=\"citation\">[2]<\/span>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div>\n<h3>Can Whole-Body Hyperthermia with wIRA be used for other pathologies?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Other benefits and areas of application of Whole Body Hyperthermia include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/id\/uji-klinis-hipertermia-wira-onkologi\/\">Oncology, accelerated metabolism , stimulation of the hormonal system , reduction in muscle tone , enhanced nerve conduction, Systemic sclerosis, Depressive episode, Essential (primary) hypertension, Dorsalgia, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing spondylitis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A more detailed list of studies and effects ( (<em>from foundational studies on wIRA technology to crucial Phase III clinical trials<\/em>) can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/id\/uji-klinis-hipertermia-wira-onkologi\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_612\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/id\/uji-klinis-hipertermia-wira-onkologi\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612\" class=\"wp-image-612 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-1024x529.jpg\" alt=\"von Ardenne Iratherm 10000 Whole-Body Hyperthermia wIRA hyperthermia-device-summary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-1024x529.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">von Ardenne Iratherm 10000 WBH wIRA hyperthermia-device-summary<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Scientific References (E-E-A-T)<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"ref1\">Kopp S., Faber E., Laser T. Erfahrungen mit durch wasser\u00adgefilterte Infrarot-A-Strahlung erzeugter moderater Ganzk\u00f6rper\u00adhyperthermie bei degenerativ rheumatischen Erkrankungen und Weichteilrheumatismus. Vortrag auf der Medizinischen Woche Baden-Baden 28.10.1995<\/li>\n<li id=\"ref2\">Meffert H., M\u00fcller G.M., Scherf H.P. Milde Infrarot-A-Hyperthermie zur Behandlung von Erkrankungen des rheumatischen Formenkreises \u2013 Anhaltende Verminderung der Aktivit\u00e4t polymorphkerniger Granulozyten. Intern Sauna-Arch1993; 4:125-31<\/li>\n<li id=\"ref3\">Lange U., Schwab F., M\u00fcller-Ladner U., Dischereit G. Wirkung iterativer Ganzk\u00f6rperhyperthermie mit wassergefilterter Infrarot-A-Strahlung bei Arthritis psoriatica \u2013 eine kontrollierte, randomisierte, prospektive Studie. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semanticscholar.org\/paper\/Wirkung-iterativer-Ganzk%C3%B6rperhyperthermie-mit-bei-%E2%80%93-Lange-M%C3%BCller-Ladner\/3cd3c5ab30f356b302106359f3b3ccad1eceade4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akt Rheumatol 2014; 05:310-16<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\u00a9 2025 [Romanian Society Oncologic Hyperthermia] All rights reserved. Source: Analysis based on published scientific literature.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH) in Psoriatic Arthritis and Degenerative Rheumatism: Evidence from Controlled Clinical Trials Published: 2025-10-14 | Last Reviewed: 2025-10-14 Based on controlled clinical studies by Lange U. et al. and Meffert H. et al. Authored and Reviewed by: Author: M.Sc. Cristian Gologan . 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