Maintains a consistent cold, with no, and very little condensation, which is a great plus if your laying or sitting. Note, your body naturally has the ability to increase or decrease blood flow through the blood vessels, which is typically done to regulate body temperature. I have used the Polar Care 500 around the clock for weeks after the surgery, including 24 hours day while in the hospital for four days. 10701 ||Polar Care Cube |. I recommend this for anyone who will have a knee replacement. We recommend the Kodiak over the Polar Care Cube for Hip Application (due to better coverage in the pad). How I got dinged in my eye is a mystery but it did wake me up and is a very unpleasant injury that could have blinded me. This product GREATLY reduced my pain. Breg helps simplify and elevate orthopedic patient care by delivering high quality products and comprehensive partnerships. BREG POLAR CARE CUBE™. Ordered the breg before my bunion surgery with the 2 day shipping…it arrive in one.
The compression and cooling work very well. Ossur Cold Rush boasts the highest ice-to-water ratio in the industry, adjustable flow rates and a quiet motor (30 decibels). Breg Polar Care Cube Examples of Use: - Post-Operative. Example: If you order on a Friday at 4:35 PM EST, then your package will go out on Monday. Each battery pack comes with four replaceable AA batteries ready to power 10-14 hours of motorized cold therapy.
I had knee replacement surgery and didn't know about this devise. If one keeps ice directly on the site continuously, the effect will be the same or worse than circulating cold water through the pad of one of these machines. What is the Breg Polar Care Cold Therapy Machine? Continuous wear of the pad poses minimal risk of soft tissue damage to. Part # 04730 WrapOn pad, Ankle 8. Motorized devices automatically provide constant recirculation of cold water between the cooler and the pad. The chat option when ordering was very helpful. As far as the level of danger, it is approximately similar to using plastic bags full of ice. 04740 - WrapOn Multi-use XL with Long Stem (16" long). Attention Your Cold Therapy Unit May Be Covered By Your Insurance: Recent US federal government legislation helps make Cold Therapy Units more accessible to patients. Check Skin Frequently. BAAugust 16, 2014 at 3:43 pm. I used this brace on a skiing trip just two weeks after a partial dislocation and it was worth every penny.
You cannot use this item for a month then decide to exchange or return the item. Extremely happy with Breg polar cube. Uses the Polar WrapOn Pads. This device only has one hose going from the cooler to the pad so the water is either flowing from the cooler to the pad, or the pad to the cooler, with no ability for a constant circulation. Exchanges - How To Initiate an Exchange! Features List: - Portable. Returns without authorization will not be accepted. The strong pump keeps cold water continuously running through the pad, providing an even temperature throughout the entire pad. Overall I highly recommend this product, it really made my recovery bearable. One of the plastic washers was bent on the tubes that insert into the knee pad. Ground Shipping time frames are estimates via USPS and UPS. We used the device as they say and the pads are not big enough to fill correctly and give good cold therapy through the entire pad. People who injure themselves with these machines are clearly unable or unwilling to follow simple directions.
Standard -One size: fits short and tall individuals. Knee Pad Large fits 5'8" - 6'3" in Height. The Polar Cube cold therapy system is an all-time best seller, it is easy to use, compact designed and makes for a must-have at-home cold therapy option. I understand that is only a distributor and in no way assumes responsibility for any injury it may cause due to malfunction, misuse, inappropriate application, or other reason. 95 as it is a personal care item. These lawsuits are simply attempts to extort money using the courts, and without merit. I have a prescription for this device or am a medical professional. Interested in a Cold Therapy Machine but not sure where to start?
I purchased this for my mother as a pain management technique for her fused spine / spinal stenosis. Motorized pump inside both filters and circulates water out to your pad. Part # ||Description |. In all 3 surgical instances (shoulder & knees) I used it the exact same way & for a 36-hour stretch - even while sleeping - & my only discomfort came from having to get up to refill the machine with ice. Cold therapy restricts bloodflow to the injured area, slows down nerve impulses that tell you that you are in pain and also works as distraction pain, pulling the mind's focus away from the injury to the sensation of cold. NikkiJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:28 pm. You can choose from different pads depending on the area you want to apply the cryotherapy. IanDecember 2, 2014 at 8:29 pm. Manufacturer Part # 07640. XL- designed for taller 6'4? My wife and I have used cold machines (EB Ice and Donjoy Iceman 3) consequent to 4 surgeries. The Polar Care Glacier Cold Therapy System's easy to use, feature-rich design makes it a great choice for home use.
In all 3 surgical instances (shoulder & knees) I used it the exact same way & for a 36-hour stretch - even while sleeping - & my [Show More] I purchased a PolarIce machine after being loaned one following shoulder surgery. One of the above posts mentioned Freon, my husband an I own a HVAC company and I know for a fact that the [Show More] I had a TKR on my right knee on December 15. Long lasting and effective! Most Breg WrapOn Polar Pads are universal adult size. I also have a torn left rotator cuff in the left shoulder. A great invention that I got to take home and continue to use it here, but not round-the-clock.