GC05 REUSABLE HOT or COLD GEL PAD
Medium Size: 10.5cm x 12cm
These reusable Cold & HOT therapy gel pads have been developed by physiotherapists and sport therapists. They are reusable cold pads that can be used time and again.
Excellent for Muscular, Aches and pains, Outdoor Activities and Sports Injuries.
Cold pads can help relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation from injuries and other conditions, such as arthritis.
(also fits HC09 Wrist Wrap x 2 required)
Cold Gel Pad Features:
- Re Usable time and again
- Leak Proof
- Ideal for Indoor or Outdoor Use
- Completely Safe & Non Toxic
- Convenient
- Leave in Freezer so always ready
Gel Pack 10.5cm 4¼ins WIDE & 12cm 4¾ins HIGH
(Measured to the edge of the clear outer sleeve size , 13cm (5ins) Wide and 14cm (5½ins) High)
For HOT Therapy : Place the Gel Pack in the microwave to heat the packs.
For COLD Therapy : Place the Gel pack in the freezer for 1 to 3 hours to chill down.
Q:- USING COLD THERAPY FOR MUSCULAR ACHES AND PAINS ?
Should Injuries / Strains be treated with COLD Therapy?
There are two basic types of injury , acute and chronic. Acute injuries are sudden, sharp, traumatic injuries that occur immediately (or within hours) and cause pain (possibly severe pain).
Most often acute injuries result from some sort of impact or trauma such as a fall, sprain, or collision and it's pretty obvious what caused the injury. Acute injuries also cause common signs and symptoms of injury such as pain, tenderness, redness, skin that is warm to the touch, swelling and inflammation. If you have swelling, you have an acute injury.
Chronic injuries on the other hand, can be subtle and slow to develop. They sometimes come and go, and may cause dull pain or soreness. They are often the result of overuse, but sometimes develop when an acute injury is not properly treated and doesn't heal.
Cold therapy
Cold therapy such as Cold Gel Packs can be the best immediate treatment for acute injuries because it reduces swelling and pain. Cold Frozen Gel packs can be considered to be a vaso-constrictor (it causes the blood vessels to narrow) and it limits internal bleeding at the injury site. Apply a pack within its outer cover (never directly against the skin) to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Allow the skin temperature to return to normal before cooling a second or third time. You can cool an acute injury several times a day for up to three days.
Cold therapy is also helpful in treating some overuse injuries or chronic pain in athletes. An athlete who has chronic knee pain that increases after running may want to cool the injured area after each run to reduce or prevent inflammation. It's not helpful to cool a chronic injury before exercise.
The best way to cool an injury is with a high quality gel pack that conforms to the body.
Whilst exposure to cold can ease pain and swelling, Gel or Ice packs can also stop blood flow if left on the skin too long. Researchers say, ice packs should not stay on the skin longer than a half-hour.
Always keep a cloth between your skin and the pad, never allow a Cold Gel Pad to stay in contact directly with the skin.
If the injury occurs in an area with little fat or muscle beneath the skin, such as a toe, take the compress off after 10 minutes maximum.
Hot Therapy (information)
Heat is generally used for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation or swelling. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle, back or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy. Chronic pain or injuries may use heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow.
Because some injuries can be serious, you should see your doctor if your injury does not improve.
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