Arms & Legs Hot and Cold Compress has various benefits, including:

• Can be used for both hot and cold therapy
• Reduce post-operative swelling, bruising, pain, and discomfort
• Speed up healing
• Hot Therapy benefits include alleviating soreness, Stiff, nagging muscles, Joint pain, Enhancing blood circulation, Reducing swelling.
• Cold Therapy benefits include reducing high body temperature, alleviating pain and soreness.
• Features elastic velcro strap to secure the compress in place around your knee.
• Non-freezable, microwavable, non-toxic gel.
• Shelf-life of 5 years.

The immediate application of cold therapy is beneficial for reducing post-operative swelling by constricting the capillary vessels and slowing down the flow of blood and other fluids to the injured or operated area. Patients also benefit from cold therapy's anesthetic effect on the nerves, which helps reduce the sensation of pain and provides a soothing, refreshing, and relaxing feeling to the injured or operated area. Further, cold therapy reduces the risk of hematoma formation. Because cold therapy helps to restore strength, mobility and range of motion more quickly, patients may reduce their hospital stay, heal faster and feel better sooner. Hot therapy is beneficial in reducing post-operative bruising by helping break down bruising discolorations (i.e. black, blue, purple, green, gray, yellow and other discolorations). Hot therapy can also help increase comfort and relaxation for sore, achy skin and muscle tissues that have been operated on.

This reusable Cold/Hot Compress provides hours of relief. With simple freezer storage between uses, this reusable body compress can be applied again and again with a shelf-life of 5 years.

Instructions For Use: For best results, it is recommended to buy 2 compresses to be able to have a cold one ready at all times while the other is being used.

Cold Therapy Application:
1. Place the pack in a freezer for at least 10 minutes before each use.
2. Remove and wrap the pack in a dry towel.
3. Apply to affected area.

When stored in the refrigerator or freezer, do not place any heavy objects on top of your compress.

Hot Therapy Application:
Different methods can be used to heat the compress, from boiling water to microwave heating. Before applying the compress on the affected area, be sure to test the compress by touching it to make sure that it is not too hot (extreme high temperature may cause severe burn and tissue/nerve damage).

Microwave Heating Instructions:
Microwaving the compress can be done, but be sure to follow the manufacturer instructions as overheating the compress can damage your compress and voids the manufacturer warranty.
1. Place the pack in a microwave oven (recommended 800W).
2. Ensure that the gel is evenly distributed in the pack.
3. Heat the pack for 5 seconds at a low power setting. Heating times will vary with the power of the microwave.
4. If more heat is required, heat in additional 5-second increments until the desired temperature is reached.
5. Allow the pack to rest at least 1 minute before application.

Boiling Water Heating Instructions:
1. Place the pack in hot water (max 80 degrees celsius) for 10 minutes.
2. Remove and wrap the pack in a dry towel.
3. Apply to affected area.

Compress Care: After use, the compress can be cleaned with a mild soap and lukewarm water. To lengthen the life of your compress, wrap the compress in a towel and place it in the refrigerator or freezer for future applications. When stored in the refrigerator or freezer, do not place any heavy objects on top of your compress.

Healthy Tip: For best results, it is recommended to buy 2 compresses to be able to have a cold one ready at all times while the other is being used.

Relevant Procedures, Conditions & Recommendations: Surgery, Injury, Bruises, General pain relief, Soreness, Muscle strains, Back pains, Sports/Athletic Injuries, Muscle spasms, Alleviate pain, Enhance blood circulation, Relieves fatigue, Reduces high body temperature, Reduces swelling, First aid for burns and trauma.