Thermography
Quick Summary
Thermography (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI)) at Thermography For Health NY in New York City is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that uses thermography to detect inflammation, vascular changes, and physiological imbalances before symptoms appear. Unlike traditional imaging, thermography measures heat patterns in the body to identify early signs of dysfunction, supporting proactive breast health and full-body wellness without radiation, pain, or contact. This advanced screening tool helps monitor inflammation, hormone-related changes, lymphatic activity, and a wide range of conditions—empowering women, especially in midlife, to take a preventive, informed approach to their health. Tammy Kohlschmidt is a certified clinical thermographer offering thermography services in New York City.
Thermography
Thermography is a better way to scan your body and breasts for health! There is no radiation, no pain
and no body contact.
Thermography allows you to see what you may not yet feel.
Thermography allows you to SEE what you may not yet FEEL.
This is early detection and begins the process of prevention.
WHAT IS THERMOGRAPHY?
Thermography is a physical level assessment.
Thermography is also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI). Clinical Thermography is a simple test of physiology that relies on the sympathetic nerve control of skin blood flow and the ability of the sympathetic nervous system to respond to and react to pain, pathology, injury or dysfunction anywhere in the body. While other diagnostics such as ultrasound, radiography, and mammography show the body’s structure or anatomy, DITI is unique in that it shows physiologic and metabolic processes.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Medical DITI enables the examiner to visualize and quantify changes in skin surface temperature. An infrared scanning device is used to convert infrared radiation emitted from the skin surface into electrical impulses that are visualized in color on a monitor. This visual image graphically maps the body temperature and is referred to as a thermogram. The spectrum of colors indicates an increase or decrease in the amount of infrared radiation being emitted from the body surface. Since there is a high degree of thermal symmetry in the normal body, subtle abnormal temperature asymmetries can be easily identified.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Thermal patterns displayed on the thermogram are as unique as fingerprints. In healthy people there is a symmetrical thermal pattern that is consistent and reproducible for that individual. Injury or disease will result in thermal asymmetries. Our state of the art Flir digital thermal cameras will record these thermal patterns in a thermograph in precise detail with a temperature sensitivity of 0.01°C.
Medical DITI is the only method available to visualize and assess pain and pathology anywhere in the body. Results obtained through thermography are totally objective and show excellent correlation with other diagnostic tests.
Medical DITI is a monitor of thermal abnormalities present in a number of diseases and physical injuries. It is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as therapy follow up and rehabilitation monitoring, within clinical fields that include Rheumatology, Neurology, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics and many others.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN IT DETECT OR MONITOR?
Thermography is used for detecting and monitoring many conditions including:
- Breast Issues (fibrocystic conditions, mastitis, & lymph congestion)
- Artery Conditions (stroke potential or inflammation, for example)
- Vein Conditions (deep vein thrombosis, for example)
- Pain
- Pre-Diabetic Screening
- Dental/Periodontal (even before your dentist can detect)
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Immune Deficiency
- Inflammatory Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Arthritis
- Nerve Damage
- Sports Injuries
- And much more!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Standard region of interest exams take approximately 15 minutes and a full body scan takes approximately 30 minutes.
THERMOGRAPHY BREAST SCREENING
Be proactive by screening for inflammation, inflammatory breast cancer, DCIS, lymphatic congestion, hormonal imbalances as VERY EARLY detection saves lives AND breasts! This thermal imaging series will screen for tumors of the breast, inflammatory breast cancer, and lymph node activity under the arms.
THERMOGRAPHY HEALTH SCREENING
This scan is recommended for both men and women. The scan covers from the top of the head to just above the pubic bone. It includes all major organs, lymphatic, breasts, periodontal issues, Carotid artery, coronary issues, visualizes pain, intestinal inflammation, etc. This thermal imaging series will screen: Full cranial and thyroid (includes Carotid Artery), periodontal inflammation, back of neck (PNC), full breast scan and lymph node activity, full back (upper & lower), stomach, visceral (abdomen), large & small intestines, kidneys, colon, ovaries, uterus, prostate, testicles.
THERMOGRAPHY FULL BODY SCREENING
This scan is from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet. It includes everything in the Health Screening PLUS the bottom of the feet, the legs, and the lymphatic in the upper thighs. This scan will catch phlebitis, problems from varicosity (varicose veins), and covers the arms and hands.
THERMOGRAPHY SPORTS SCREENING
Locate neuromusculoskeletal injuries, back pain, joint pain, stress fractures, etc. for optimal rehabilitation.
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) has been recognized as a viable diagnostic tool since 1987 by the AMA Council on Scientific Affairs, the ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging, the Congress of Neurosurgeons in 1988, and in 1990 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A number of studies have been done to determine DITI’s interexaminer reliability and validity. A study of DITI in low back pain patients found interobserver reliability. In a study of patients with knee pain, test efficiency and interrater reliability was found.
DITI has been shown to be useful as a diagnostic tool in the differential diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal injuries and their prognosis for return to participation and/or competition.
OTHER SCREENING TYPES
Infants and Children, Spot Views, Before & After Monitoring
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is thermography?
Thermography is a physical level assessment also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI). It is a test of physiology that evaluates how the body is functioning by measuring heat patterns on the skin.
What does thermography detect?
Thermography detects physiological and metabolic processes in the body. It identifies changes in skin temperature that may indicate inflammation, dysfunction, pain, or abnormal activity in the body.
How is thermography different from other imaging methods?
Unlike ultrasound, radiography, and mammography – which show the body’s structure – thermography shows how the body is functioning. It focuses on physiology rather than anatomy.
How does thermography work?
Thermography uses an infrared scanning device to detect heat emitted from the skin. This heat is converted into electrical signals and displayed as a color image called a thermogram, which maps temperature patterns across the body.
What is a thermogram?
A thermogram is a visual image created during thermography that shows temperature patterns in the body. These patterns are as unique as fingerprints and help identify areas of imbalance or abnormal activity.
Why are temperature patterns important in thermography?
The body normally has symmetrical temperature patterns. When there are asymmetries, it may indicate injury, inflammation, or dysfunction in the body.
Is thermography safe?
Yes. Thermography is safe because it uses no radiation, no compression, and no physical contact with the body.
Is thermography painful?
No. Thermography is completely painless and non-invasive.
What conditions can thermography detect or monitor?
Thermography is used to detect and monitor many conditions, including:
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- Breast issues (fibrocystic conditions, mastitis, lymph congestion)
- Artery conditions (such as inflammation or stroke potential)
- Vein conditions (such as deep vein thrombosis)
- Pain and inflammatory conditions
- Pre-diabetic patterns
- Dental and periodontal issues
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Arthritis
- Nerve damage
- Sports injuries
What is thermography used for in healthcare?
Thermography is used as an adjunctive assessment tool to support clinical evaluation, prognosis, therapy monitoring, and rehabilitation across many clinical fields, including neurology, oncology, physiotherapy, sports medicine, pediatrics, and orthopedics. It does not provide a diagnosis and should not be used as a standalone diagnostic test.
How long does a thermography scan take?
A standard region of interest scan takes approximately 15 minutes, while a full body scan takes approximately 30 minutes.
What is thermography breast screening?
Thermography breast screening is used to detect inflammation, lymphatic congestion, hormonal imbalances, and early signs of breast-related issues. It helps identify changes long before symptoms are felt.
What is thermography health screening?
Thermography health screening evaluates the body from the head to just above the pubic bone. It includes major organs, lymphatic system, breasts, periodontal areas, arteries, and areas of inflammation.
What is thermography full body screening?
Full body thermography scans the body from head to feet. It includes everything in the health screening plus the legs, feet, arms, and additional lymphatic regions.
What is thermography sports screening?
Thermography sports screening helps locate neuromusculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, back pain, and stress fractures to support recovery and rehabilitation.
Can thermography detect issues before symptoms appear?
Thermography sports screening helps locate neuromusculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, back pain, and stress fractures to support recovery and rehabilitation.
What makes thermography unique?
Thermography is the only method available to visualize and assess pain and pathology anywhere in the body by measuring heat patterns and physiological activity rather than structure.
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