What is Thermography?

A digital infrared thermal system that captures images to a specialised software program. The colours on the images indicate increases or decreases in temperature emitted from the body surface. Thermography can detect blood flow patterns, inflammation, and asymmetries, which can indicate potential underlying conditions and aid in the diagnosis of conditions such as breast cancer.

What can it do?

Thermography may detect changes in breast tissue up to six years before a tumour is visible on a mammogram, often before a tumour has even formed. This non-invasive, radiation-free procedure involves no compression or discomfort, as it simply measures the body’s natural thermal emissions.

Beyond breast health, thermography can also identify signs of vascular and muscular conditions, sports injuries, and spinal issues by detecting temperature variations, often appearing as “hot” or “cold” spots on the thermal images.

 
 

Breast Thermography

Mammography

  • Exposure to radiation

  • Compression of the breast

  • Detection only when a solid mass/tumour is present

  • 25% false positives

  • 85% of biopsies performed are benign cancers

  • Not suitable for dense, fibrocystic breasts

  • Not suitable for breast implants

  • Only recommended from age 40 onwards

  • Medical upper outer triangle cannot be visualised

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Thermography

  • No radiation exposure

  • No compression of the breast

  • Detection before a tumour is potentially formed

  • 10% false positives

  • 10% false negatives (appear as non-aggressive)

  • May negate the need for unnecessary biopsies/interventions

  • Suitable for all breasts

  • Suitable for breast implants

  • Recommended and suitable for all ages

  • Medical upper outer triangle and lymph glands visualised

 

Medical infrared thermal imaging (thermography) offers a powerful, non-invasive way to detect subtle physiological changes in breast tissue, often before structural changes become apparent on a mammogram. While mammography focuses on anatomical abnormalities, thermography reveals early functional changes that may signal developing issues.

Thermography has been FDA-approved as an adjunct to mammography and physical examination, and it is the only known technology that can detect the earliest signs of abnormal breast activity, potentially years before a tumour forms. Though no imaging method, including mammography or thermography, can diagnose cancer - only a biopsy can - thermography offers a valuable, proactive tool in early detection and breast health monitoring.

With 1 in 8 women likely to develop breast cancer, taking a proactive approach by incorporating thermography alongside other screening methods empowers women to stay ahead of potential issues, supporting earlier intervention and better outcomes.

Thermography benefits women of all ages and is especially valuable for younger women who want to take charge of their breast health before routine screenings typically begin at age 40. Early monitoring empowers you to take a preemptive approach - because breast cancer prevention should start as early as possible.

 

Full Body Thermography

Thermography is especially valuable in pain management and sports medicine, helping to identify underlying issues in muscles, joints, ligaments, and nerves, even before structural damage appears on X-rays, MRIs, or ultrasounds.

By visualising thermal changes caused by neurological or musculoskeletal dysfunction, thermography can pinpoint the source of pain, guide treatment, and support early intervention, potentially preventing chronic conditions. It’s also highly effective in detecting referred pain and autonomic dysfunction, which often go undetected by traditional imaging.

  • Inflammation (arthritis, tendonitis, etc.)

  • Headaches/Sinus Issues

  • Dental Issues

  • TMJ (clenching/grinding of teeth)

  • Thyroid Issues

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Lung Issues

  • Vascular Disorders (DVT, varicose veins, poor circulation, etc.)

  • Skin Cancer

  • Abdominal/Gastrointestinal Issues (liver, gall bladder, colon, etc.)

  • Nerve Impairment (neuropathy, nerve entrapment, etc.)

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Referred Pain

  • Sports Injuries

  • Repetitive Strain Injuries