Product FAQs

Back on Track is a Swedish company committed to improving health and well-being through innovative textile technologies for the benefit of people, pets, and horses.

We offer a wide range of therapeutic products to assist with preparation, performance, and recovery.

Designed and developed in Sweden and sold in the United States through Back on Track BOT LLC.

Each product is the result of a balanced and well thought out combination of:

• Our unique textile technologies
• High performance functional fabrics
• Anatomically conscious design

Products from Back on Track are used to improve the well-being of people, pets, and horses.

We strive to provide products that are optimal for their area of use; by our design, by our choices in functional materials and by the unique, additional benefits of the textile technologies.

Products from Back on Track are often used for preventive purposes, to speed up recovery, and to alleviate problems such as:

• Discomfort or stiffness in joints
• Pain from exercise, strains, or caused be overexertion of muscles.
• Inflammation and swelling.

Hence our Motto: “Prepare. Perform. Recover.”

It's the inside that matters.

What makes Back on Track products unique is the fusion of a textile technology with a perfectly adapted functional fabric. This makes the materials in our products active and infuses them with the "Back on Track Effect".

This means that the materials used in our products have the capacity to absorb and emit far infrared energy (FIR) harnessed from the wearers own body heat.

FIR is constantly emitted from every living human and animal. This form of energy is invisible to the naked eye but can be perceived with the help of a thermal camera and used for such things as night vision and heat detection.

The beneficial, therapeutic effect occurs when the incorporated minerals absorb and emit body heat in the form of far infrared energy (FIR).

FIR helps stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, thereby supporting the body's own healing processes.

When FIR is sent back to the body, it penetrates the skin and exerts its action deep in the tissues. The effect varies from person to person, but many experience a sense of relief from problems affecting joints, tendons and muscles.

Back on Track was first founded in order to help people suffering from stiff and aching joints or muscles. Since then, the product range has been greatly expanded and the technologies adapted to various kinds of materials and to a multitude of new-found uses.

• The knowledge about mineral infused fabrics, their properties and uses, has its origin in China, where it is part of an ancient tradition.
• Modern science has since been able to identify several reasons behind the beneficial effects; all related to FIR and its influence on tissues and circulation.
• The tangible part of a textile technology consists of the actual minerals, their different combinations and degrees of grinding – fine or coarse.
• A textile technology also includes the high-temperature process that permanently fuses the minerals into the treads of the fabric of choice.

The minerals are responsible for the effect of infrared energy. The minerals do not retain heat, make clothes warm or provide insulation. Such properties would depend solely on the fabric.

Our functional fabrics are chosen depending on the desired properties of the end product, such as breathability, stretchiness, elasticity, warmth, softness, moisture wicking ability, durability, thickness and stability.

The design gives additional properties to the product, such as shape, anatomical fit and comfort for the wearer. The design may also include stabilizing elements such as braces, rubber, plastic, webbing and hook and loop straps.

Yes. Back on Track products increase circulation and help
mitigate accumulation of inflammation. An increase in circulation is not the
same as an increase in inflammation. Muscles under stress become inflamed and
accumulate a buildup of lactic acid. It is critically important to increase circulation to mitigate and disperse this accumulated edema. Additionally, Back
on Track products are not only designed to increase circulation through its
advanced far infrared technology Welltex®, but also provide high-breathability, and moisture-wicking attributes, which help cool the
immediate area.

Back on Tracks products are therapeutic by design. Our
products should be introduced gradually so the body can become accustomed to
the effect. Use the product for a maximum of 4 hours for the first 2-3 days and
then gradually increase from that time forward. Most people and animals respond
without incident, but some animals and people who hold lots of stress in, might
find that they feel a systemic feeling of tiredness, almost like having a mild cold – a general feeling of uncomfortableness. 
This feeling will subside but it’s important to be aware that it can occur.

Depending on how long it has not been used, it may be
necessary to start the introductory period again. Use common sense and see what
the reaction is.

The effectiveness of our products will not change over
time. If you have been using our products for a long period of time and feel you don’t see the same results as you did at the beginning, simply take a break for a week or so then start up again. While using our products, the body can
get used to feeling better, so you may no longer see an increase in improvement. This improved feeling is now the ‘new normal’ but some prefer to
take a break whereby they will most likely see or feel the difference again.

Improved circulation will help to maintain an overall feeling
of well-being. Our corporate tagline is Prepare – Perform – Recover.  Each one of these in the cycle of health and wellness are governed by our bodies overall readiness for what comes next. Injury
prevention is critical even for the healthy or the sedentary. Flexibility improves resilience to injury and improving circulation is an important
foundational outcome when wearing Back on Track.

Back on Track materials are infused with Welltex®, an
advanced technology solution that is melted into the fabric and threads of all our textiles. It cannot be washed out or worn off and will always be effective.

Back on Track utilizes the body’s own energy and reflects
that energy back into the tissues as far-infrared wavelengths which penetrate
deeper than just surface warmth to affect the tissues, blood vessels and supporting structures. Magnetic therapy utilizes magnets that create a magnetic field, and based on the location and desired application outcomes, may produce similarly suitable results.  Magnetic therapy can also be used in combination with Back on Track products resulting in some synergistic outcomes.

Best to hand wash or machine wash in warm water on a short
cycle using a mild detergent. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Hang to air dry or tumble dry on low heat. Products that are caked with mud should be brushed first before washing.

Back on Track products are designed to be air-dried or
tumbled dry at a low temperature. It is best to avoid excessive heat if at all possible but in the event of accidental overheating, do not worry – the Back on Track material is resilient, cannot be washed out, and will continue to perform well.

Back on Track clothing is subject to the same shrinking conditions as any clothing garment. It is best to air-dry or tumble dry on low heat. Our pet and equine accessories are also best to be air-dried or tumbled dry on low heat.  

We recommend not using liniments that generate heat but
rather using liniments designed to cool. Our Limber-Up line of topics are designed to be used in combination with Back on Track. 

Back on Track products provide the best and most effective
performance when next to the skin or as a second layer over a blanket or under garment.  The further the Back on Track
product is from the surface, the less effective it is. Many of our products are designed to be worn as a second layer – the Luna Vest or Grace jacket to name two, and the Mattress Overlay that should be used under regular bed sheets.

Back on Track products are ‘value priced’ and can only be purchased at the published Suggested Retail Price (MAP). All Back on Track products are made of the highest quality materials and workmanship and Retailers are required to agree to our Retail Pricing Policy. Stores are allowed to request Off MAP special pricing holidays and for limited duration.  

Tack shops, feed and farm stores, pet stores, sporting
goods stores, outdoor gear retailers, and specialty online retailers.  All resellers are required to complete a
Retail Application prior to being approved as an Authorized Back on Track reseller.  Additionally, Back on Track
has a large network of health care professionals that serve either People, Pets or Horses including licensed therapists, veterinarians, sports medicine
practices, and other health care specialties that align with our products health and wellness benefits.  

Yes. Back on Track
products increase circulation and help mitigate accumulation of inflammation. An increase in circulation is not the same as an increase in inflammation.
Muscles under stress become inflamed and accumulate a buildup of lactic acid. It is critically important to increase circulation to mitigate and disperse this accumulated edema. Back on Track products are not only designed to increase circulation through its advanced far infrared technology Welltex®, but also provide high-breathability, and moisture-wicking attributes, which help cool the immediate area.

The standard response would be to wait five (5) days after an injection. This in fact would
be correct if you were injecting, for example, a joint and you wanted the injection to stay local. But where an injection is intended to circulate
throughout the body, use of Back on Track immediately after an injection would be encouraged. As always, it is important to consult with your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns.

The Mesh Dog Coat is our most popular. Its design is light in nature and provides therapeutic
comfort whether inside or outside. The Regular Dog Coat is heavier and designed for cool or damp weather.

With a cloth tape measure with the dog standing at neutral position. Measure from the middle of the base of the neck where the collar naturally lies to the base of the dog’s tail. If you are between sizes and unsure of the correct size, it is best to go smaller than bigger. See size chart on products page.

Refer to the picture of the dog on our size chart to see where it should be positioned on the leg. Take a circumference measurement around the dog’s leg above the paw and refer to the size chart on the product page to determine what
size would fit best. Note: Our small size is NOT for the smallest of breeds.

Refer to the picture of the dog to see where it should be positioned on the leg. The first
measurement (A) is the length from below the hock to above the hock. The second
measurement (B) is the circumference of the leg at the top of the wrap. The third measurement (C) is the circumference at the bottom of the wrap.

To get the most accurate measurement. Measure the circumference of the dog’s leg above (B) and below the point of the hock (C) roughly 2” – 3” on either side. The circumference measurement (C) will help determine what size you will need. Refer to the size chart. NOTE: Our small size is NOT for the smallest of breeds.

Yes. Back on Track products increase circulation and help mitigate accumulation of inflammation. An increase in circulation is not the same as an increase in inflammation.
Muscles under stress become inflamed and accumulate a buildup of lactic acid. It is critically important to increase circulation to mitigate and disperse this accumulated edema. Back on Track products are not only designed to increase circulation through its advanced far infrared technology Welltex®, but also provide high-breathability, and moisture-wicking attributes, which help cool the immediate area.

The standard response would be to wait five (5) days after an injection. This in fact would
be correct if you were injecting, for example, a joint and you wanted the injection to stay local. But where an injection is intended to circulate throughout the body, use of Back on Track immediately after an injection would be encouraged. As always, it is important to consult with your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns.

We recommend not using liniments that generate heat but
rather using liniments designed to cool. Our Limber-Up line of topicals are designed to be used in combination with Back on Track and are approved by the Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG) and are compliant with USEF & FEI drug safe standards. 

Back on Track products are designed for improved health and wellness. Our tag line, Prepare –
Perform – Recover says it all. Many of our blankets, for example, can be used for
turnout, while others, being less durable, are best for stall use. Our full selection of products provides recommendations as to ‘best use’ practices. See our Seasonal Horse Blanket Guide.

Back on Track does not make a product specific to addressing stifle issues.  Our Back on Track blankets or sheets, however, cover much of the stifle area and would be very beneficial to the overall area.  Many issues specific to the stifle area originate in the semi-tendinous, biceps femoris, superficial gluteal, tensor fascia, and medial gluteal.  By affecting flexibility and improving the resiliency of the surrounding areas overall health and performance may be improved.

No Bows contain an inner foam material, are made with a denser fabric, and are designed to be held in place using a standing wrap (polo wrap or performance wrap). Quick Wraps have an inner pillow wrap with a neoprene outer layer that attaches with Velcro
straps. No standing wrap is needed. Both wraps work in the same manner. Quick Wraps are easy to apply and allow for quick on and off application while the use of No Bows requires the application of an overwrap.

The mesh sheet is a full-fitting sheet with gussets and can be used year-round. The fleece blanket is normally used after exercising or bathing for moisture-wicking purposes. Any
other sheet can be used over these as long as the BOT sheet is next to the horse’s body.

They come in two sizes –
small and med-large. Most horses will wear the M-L. The head cap is slightly ‘stretchy’.