#$%^&*AU2008200832B220130110.pdf#####-9Abstract 5 A therapeutic garment 10 comprises a curved portion 12 of generally planar configuration adapted to rest about the shoulders and upper back of the wearer. A collar portion 14 of generally planar configuration is joined to the curved portion by a flexible join 16 and is adapted to rest about the neck of 10 the wearer. Each of the curved and collar portions 12 and 14 is made of a flexible fabric formed into hollow sections and is filled with a heat transfer material capable of applying heat or coldness to the affected muscles. Typically the heat transfer material is a granular heat transfer material, such as wheat kernels. The curved portion 12 and collar portion 14 of the garment 15 are adapted to rest comfortably against the neck and shoulders in direct contact with the trapezius muscles, especially the upper and middle fibres. Drawing suggested to accompany the Abstract: Figure 1.1/4 C0) - - N NN CNN s
