Abstract: Physical therapy appliances for use in treatment of minor muscle, ligament, joint and similar injuries to promote healing and comfort during periods of both physical activity and physical inactivity comprising generally sleeve-like wraps of a heat-retaining composite material of resilient foam bonded between a single-jersey knit cover and a pile-surface inner knit fabric which stimulates the skin surface, wicks perspiration away from the skin surface and permits circulation of air adjacent to the skin surface beneath the foam layer.