Polar Active Ice 3.0 Cold Therapy System Compression Wraps

Polar Active Ice 3.0 Compression Wrap Features

• Hook tabs conveniently attach to the Universal U-Shaped Bladder (UB)
• Knee or Joint compression wraps can be used on either knee or varies joints to deliver comfortable, easy-to-use and portable drug-free pain relief
• Lumbar or Hip compression wraps can be used on either the back
• Shoulder compression wrap can be used on either shoulder
• The soft cotton backing absorbs moisture and helps protect the skin while the insulated outer fabric directs maximum cold therapy
• Bladder is not included 

What to buy with Active Ice 3.0 Compression Wraps?

• Polar Active Ice 3.0 Insulated Tubing Extension
• Polar Active Ice 3.0 Y-Shaped Hose Connector

What are the Benefits of Cold Therapy Compression Wraps?

• Holds the bladder comfortably in place on the targeted body part
• Insulates the target area and control condensation
• Provides a gentle, adjustable compression
• Conveniently attaches to the Universal U-Shaped Bladder (UB) with hook and loop tabs

How to use compression wraps?

Knee Compression Wrap

• Attach U-Shaped Bladder (UB) to the knee compression wrap with hook tabs
• Position over the desired knee or joint and secure elastic straps with hook tab closure

Lumbar Compression Wrap

• Attach U-Shaped Bladder (UB) to the knee compression wrap with hook tabs
• Position over the desired shoulder, wrap the long elastic strap over arm (across the chest) and the short elastic belt under the arm and secure with hook and loop tab closure

Shoulder Compression Wrap

• Attach U-Shaped Bladder (UB) to the knee compression wrap with hook tabs
• Position over the desired shoulder, wrap the long elastic strap over arm (across the chest) and the short elastic belt under the arm and secure with hook and loop tab closure

How does cold therapy work?

After an injury, blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells are damaged. The cells around the injury increase their metabolism in an effort to consume more oxygen. When all of the oxygen is used up, the cells die. Also, the damaged blood vessels cannot remove waste. Blood cells and fluid seep into spaces around the muscle, resulting in swelling and bruising. When ice is applied, it lowers the temperature of the damaged tissue through heat exchange and constricts local blood vessels. This slows metabolism and the consumption of oxygen, therefore reducing the rate of cell damage and decreasing fluid build-up. Ice can also numb nerve endings. This stops the transfer of impulses to the brain that register as pain. Cold or ice should never be applied directly to the skin. A barrier, such as a towel or compression wrap should be placed between the cold pack and the skin's surface to prevent skin and nerve damage.