Use Thigh Pads 5 times a week, typically for 20 minutes per session. To help you get into a routine you might want to use the Thigh Pads perhaps Monday to Friday. The foot-pads are intended for daily use - for 20-30 minutes. So one option might be: Monday to Friday use the Arthritis Pads AND the foot-pads. And then at the weekend just use the foot-pads. NB you need a bare thigh to use the Arthritis Pads – so maybe wear shorts/skirt.