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Ice therapy (also known as cryotherapy or cold therapy) is essential in the treatment of injuries such as muscle strains, ligament sprains or swelling and bruising as a result of a fall or impact. Ice therapy is used in the early (acute) stage of an injury to reduce blood flow to the site of injury and relieve pain, prevent swelling, cool tissue temperature and prevent further tissue damage.
Reusable ice packs and wraps, cold therapy packs and instant ice packs can all be used to deliver ice therapy. Ice helps to control pain and swelling effectively and it is most beneficial to apply immediately after an injury. When you suffer an injury away from your home, where conventional ice packs are not practical, single-use Instant Ice Packs are the ideal treatment.
Instant ice packs are activated by squeezing or twisting the pack to mix the chemicals contained inside, which produces an instant cooling effect. In the home, an ice wrap (a wheat-filled fabric bag) or an ice bag can be stored in the freezer to deliver ice therapy for the immediate relief of muscle injuries, joint injury, sprains and bruises. However, the most effective cold therapy is delivered by patented systems that incorporate an elevated tank of ice cooled water that flows down to the injury for a period of up to six hours. These continuous cooling devices are supplied with cuffs or sleeves that are designed to fit specific joints or muscles in order to deliver compression and cooling quickly and efficiently to an injured area.
Our range of Ice Packs & Wraps can be used in the early (acute) stage of a sports injury to relieve pain, prevent swelling, cool tissue temperature and prevent further tissue damage following the initial injury. They're perfect following knee surgeries such as arthroscopy, meniscectomy and ligament reconstruction, in order to prevent swelling, relieve pain and improve the knees range of movement. By controlling pain and swelling, these ice therapy products can speed up sports injury and knee surgery rehabilitation. And because they're 'instant', you don't have to access a fridge or freezer, as they don't need ice because they work from a chemical reaction once you twist the pack to mix the ingredients.
Our first featured Ice Pack is activated by squeezing an internal compartment within the pack. This starts a chemical reaction that instantly makes the pack cold. The Instant Ice Pack stays cold for 15 to 20 minutes, making it ideal for the early treatment of sports injuries. It's mouldable, meaning it can adapt to whatever area you've injured to give full coverage. Learn more about the PhysioRoom Instant Ice Pack by clicking here!
Next up is a portable and reusable compression bandage that can be applied quickly and easily, allowing the healing process to begin immediately. By taking heat away from the body, Physicool have developed a product which differs from more traditional methods meaning it can be used for longer periods. The cotton mesh dressing will adhere to the contours of the body, and best of all it does not require any refrigeration as the process uses a patented coolant.To view the Physicool Cooling Bandage, click here!
Finally, we have a versatile, mouldable gel pack that can be used as a therapeutic cold pack or hot pack for all injuries. This great value product is useful at all stages during the recovery from injury, and can be used repeatedly. Use it as an ice pack during the early stages following injury to help minimise pain, bleeding and swelling in the tissues, or use it as a heat pack later on to help the healing process by increasing local blood flow and promoting relaxation.Try the PhysioRoom Reusable Hot & Cold Gel Pack now!
If you can't find what you're looking for here, head on back up to our main Hot & Cold Therapy section.
