Abstract: A therapeutic pad includes a flexible member including a flat and substantially rectangular central portion defining ends spaced in the direction of elongation of the central portion and sides spaced in a direction transverse to the direction of elongation. A substantially semi-circular cut-out is provided in the central portion, the cut-out extending from an intermediate portion of one of the sides towards the other of the sides. A flat substantially rectangular extending portion projects from one side adjacent each of the ends in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of elongation of the central portion. Straps or other such means are provided for selectively connecting the opposite ends while a heating or cooling element may be positioned within the pad.

Abstract: A heating pad includes a pad member formed of soft and flexible material, including a flat and substantially rectangular central portion defining ends spaced in the direction of elongation of the central portion and sides spaced in a direction transverse to the direction of elongation. A substantially semicircular cut-out is provided in the central portion, the cut-out extending from an intermediate portion of one of the sides towards the other of the sides. A flat substantially rectangular extending portion projects from one side adjacent each of the ends in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of elongation of the central portion. Straps or other such means are provided for selectively connecting the opposite ends while a heating element may be positioned within the pad.