Elasto-Gel Hot & Cold Therapy Wrap

Features of Elasto-Gel Hot & Cold Therapy Wrap

• Tough gel with four-way stretch material for maximum conformity, comfort, and effective heat/cold transfer.
• Elasto-Gel wraps are specially designed to apply pressure and hot or cold therapy simultaneously.
• It can be placed in the microwave or a conventional oven for heat therapy or in a freezer for cold therapy.
• The gel remains intact even if punctured, ensuring continued usability.
• Retains heat or cold for 20 to 40 minutes for extended therapy sessions.
• Not made with natural rubber latex.

When to Use Hot and Cold Therapy?

Hot Therapy

Heat increases blood flow by opening up blood vessels, which in return supplies oxygen and nutrients to reduce pain and soothe sore muscles, ligaments, and tendons. There are two types of heat that can be applied: dry and moist.

Dry heat is easy to apply and includes sources like:

• heating pads
• dry heating packs
• saunas

Moist heat may be slightly more effective and includes sources like:

• steamed towels
• heating packs
• hot baths

Cold Therapy

Unlike heat therapy, which promotes blood flow, cold therapy restricts blood flow and reduces inflammation and swelling. There are a number of different ways to apply cold therapy to an affected area.

Treatment options include:

• ice packs or frozen gel packs
• Heat Pad
• coolant sprays

What to buy with Elasto Gel Therapy Wrap

• Hydrocollator Moist Heat Pack Cover
• Relief Pak Cold Pack Cover
• Polar Soft-Sided Cooler Bag

How to Use Elasto-Gel Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap?

Cold Therapy

• Place gel pack in freezer for 2 hours or more.
• Remove the pack from the freezer and place it inside the cloth cover.
• Close the compartment, apply compression wrap, and secure by attaching the elastic strap.
• Gel pack will maintain cold therapy for 30-60 minutes.
• The pack may remain in the freezer until the next use.
• Remains flexible after frozen.

Hot Therapy

• Heat the pack folded in half in the microwave for 20 seconds on each side.
• Unfold the pack and refold it in the opposite direction.
• Microwave again for an additional 20 seconds on each side for uniform heating.
• For more warmth, heat in 10-second intervals.
• After microwaving, let the pack sit for one minute before applying it to the skin.
• The gel pack provides hot therapy for 20-30 minutes.
• Note: Avoid microwaving each side longer than 20 seconds to prevent overheating or damage.