Infrared thermography can detect joint inflammation and help improving work ergonomics

Infrared thermography can detect joint inflammation and help improving work ergonomics, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. All objects with a temperature above absolute zero emit infrared radiation as a result of the thermal motion of their molecules. Infrared thermography (IRT) is an imaging modality that can be used to detect this thermal radiation. Human skin emits infrared radiation almost like a perfect black body, and IRT is thus well suited for the measurement of skin temperature. However, although the human core temperature may be indicative of