The pad is for shoulder, however, he can also use it for his knee. Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy - PC Y Adapter for Polar Care Cube - 07640. I bought the cold therapy ice machine to help reduce swelling after my foot surgery, and it is working great! I also have a torn left rotator cuff in the left shoulder. Contact with cold water simply will not cause frostbite, as it cannot lower the temperature below freezing without freezing itself and blocking the passages in the machine. If the item has been used and cannot be resold and is not in the original package, we will cannot allow an exchange or refund! To refill: - Unlock handle and remove lid. Works with WrapOn pads that fit all body parts - See our Size & Fit tab above for sizing guidelines. Each battery pack comes with four replaceable AA batteries ready to power 10-14 hours of motorized cold therapy. What is the Breg Polar Care Cold Therapy Machine? LilaFebruary 25, 2020 at 9:12 pm. If you need anything urgently, please call and we can let you know if we can get it out the same day or not.
Breg Polar Care Cold Therapy units are classified by the FDA as Class II medical devices that must be prescribed by a physician or licensed healthcare practitioner. We've got you covered! I understand that I will assume all responsibility for the use/misuse of this unit. We had an issue with the power supply unit, which was replaced very quickly. It's ideal for post-operative recovery after arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures. For non major issues like muscle sprains and strains, the machines should only be used for about 20 minutes on--20 minutes off as needed. 5 million in punitive damages for her Breg Polar Care lawsuit. 04900 - WrapOn Shoulder Regular. AmyJuly 6, 2017 at 1:07 am. Therapy is most effective in the first 48-72 hours following surgery or. Please call for more information to see if your breast pump is covered. AmyApril 2, 2022 at 11:19 am. Patients have to be somewhat responsible for their own [Show More] My husband will be undergoing shoulder surgery and I was lucky enough to borrow one to use.
Health professionals advise against you using these products while sleeping as we want to ensure you check on the surgical or injury site frequently to make sure you are taking the necessary breaks from icing so you do not freeze the skin. Breg® Polar Care Cube w/ Knee Pad. Lightweight design with a 5 quart capacity cooler.
The Y adapter allows for two pads, dual cooling zones, to be used at one time from one unit. The Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System requires a Polar WrapOn pad for the system to be fully functional. I agree 100% with the posters who had positive results after using the machines PROPERLY; specifically by using a cloth between the pad & the skin (use the brain the good Lord gave you!! 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. As far as the level of danger, it is approximately similar to using plastic bags full of ice. I have been complaning about burning sensatations, tingling, and numbness in this shoulder n arm ever sinse. I NEVER had any problems with it! Breg Warranty – LIMITED 6 months. Polar Care Cube provides simple, reliable cold therapy for hospital and home patient recovery. The final difference in devices is compression. Pelvic Floor exercisers (EMY, Perifit).
We purchased this machine over 10 years ago for knees. Disclaimer: This product requires a prescription! I had ankle surgery last week and rented a Game ready ice/compression machine to help with my recovery. KathyAugust 4, 2016 at 5:03 am. Your stupidity earned that injury. Plus, we offer free advice from our physiotherapists. Prescription required. Like all medical treatment options, it is important that cold-therapy devices are used in accordance with instructions from the physician and manufacturer's label to ensure safe and effective results. Am torn between an ice machine, or a combination of: big gel packs that wrap all around, bags of slushy alcohol ice and frozen peas. You can use a thicker or thinner insulation barrier (ex: hand towel, shirt, pants) to adjust how much cold is applied to the joint.
Sorry, there are no products in this collection. We offer free advice from a registered treating Physiotherapist. So that's it, would be five stars if it got a little bit colder, but that's my only "minor" complaint. Provides pain relief for to 6 to 8 continuous hours. By applying ice right after a surgery, you can reduce the amount of blood pooling at the injury site, by constricting the blood vessels, to reduce the amount of long-term swelling. I thought it was a horrific case of athletes foot from the cold therapy boot however, my new therapist from a different company said he thinks it's from a burn. Also, I should mention that when I first set it up, it wasn't getting cold at all, so I called customer service - I was able to get a live person on the phone in about 5 minutes and she stayed on the phone with me for probably 30-45 minutes until we had the unit sorted out. I had the surgery Friday and used it when I got home and each day thereafter. Cold therapy machines are most commonly used post-injury and post-surgically where long duration swelling is present.
I have burning and tingling and numbness inside of my knee also. IanDecember 2, 2014 at 8:29 pm. I'm a recently retired paratrooper of 30 years and have been using my Polar Care 500 for years and have loaned it to friends and family a lot. Need for additional surgery, reconstructive surgery, or skin grafts. Uses the Polar WrapOn Pads. And provide advice on what products and exercises will help your specific needs. However, there have been a number of reports involving problems with cold therapy, where the machines have caused frostbite, skin damage, nerve damage, and a risk of limb amputation. Purchase the Universal Pad XL with Extended Hose for Knee Application For A Bit More Coverage.