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Polar Care Wave Ice Therapy with Active Compression.
Polar Care Wave combines motorized cold therapy with ACTIVE compression in a simple and compact system.
Polar Care Wave combines motorized cold therapy with active compression in a simple and compact system, making it ideal for facility and home use. Polar Care Wave is easily transported from the hospital, physical therapy clinic or athletic training room to the patient’s home, extending the benefits of cold and compression.
Polar Care Wave is designed to reduce pain and edema to optimize patient recovery. Motorized cold therapy and compression devices, like Polar Care Wave, have also been shown to decrease narcotic use post-operatively.¹ United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional.
Intended Use
The Polar Care Wave System is intended to treat post-surgical and acute injuries to reduce edema, swelling, and pain where cold and compression are indicated. It is intended to be used by or on the order of licensed healthcare professionals in hospitals, outpatient clinics, athletic training settings, or home settings.
Features and Benefits
Single patient use facility-to-home unit
Remarkably easy to operate
No additional barrier needed
Ice bag accessory available for an easier way to refill system
Customizable
Varied levels of cold + compression settings
Y-adapter for bilateral usage
Multiple pad configurations
Convenient
Compact design facilitates transport
System alone and system/pad combos available
Hose-management storage system
Whisper quiet pump technology encourages rest and recovery
Proven
High-quality Breg Cold Compression Pads
Class II 510(k) clearance
Disclaimer: Always follow the exact settings, frequency, and duration prescribed by your licensed healthcare professional
Adjustable compression therapy settings: Regular, Low and Off
Regular = 50 mmHg average peak compression
Low = 25 mmHg average peak compression
Adjustable cold therapy settings: Regular, Low and Off
Colder ≥ 45°F average operating temperature of the pad
Cold ≥ 50°F average operating temperature of the pad
Cold and compression are routinely applied immediately after acute injury or following surgery to alleviate pain, reduce swelling and speed functional recovery. The objective of this literature review is to describe the published clinical findings regarding combined cold and compression therapy in the management of musculoskeletal injuries and after orthopedic operative procedures. Of 33 potential articles triaged, the findings of 21 randomized controlled trials were assessed and summarized. The findings reported by these 21 studies were largely subjective pain outcomes and, to a lesser degree, swelling and range of motion, and were inconsistent and divergent, making it difficult to recommend the most appropriate, effective clinical application of cold and compression. Further, 18 of the 21 reported studies evaluated cold and static compression, where the extent and duration of the compression was not uniform within or across studies. Operative procedures may offer a more controlled environment for rigorous investigations. However, such studies must be powered sufficiently to account for variations in surgical procedure that could affect outcomes. More uniform operative procedures, such as total knee arthroplasty, represent a well circumscribed intervention for studying the clinical utility of cold compression therapy because the operative technique is standardized, surgical tissue damage is extensive, intraoperative blood loss is high, and post-operative edema and pain are severe. Findings from randomized controlled trials of knee arthroplasty generally showed cold compression therapy provides better outcomes such as pain relief than alternative interventions. While the effects of cold and static compression are clearly better than no treatment, they do not appear to be directly additive. (Cold and compression in the management of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic operative procedures: a narrative review Review Jon e Block Jon e Block, PhD., incorporated, San Francisco, CA, USA
Fill the cooler with cold water to the designated fill line. Add cubed ice up to the ice line, or place pre-frozen Breg Ice Bags into the corners
The pad isn't getting cold: Ensure the unit is plugged in, powered on, and the "Cold/Colder" light is illuminated. Verify the unit is filled with both water and ice.
Water isn't flowing: Ensure the blue connectors are fully clicked into place and check that there are no kinks in the hoses. Elevate the unit to be level with or higher than the pad to assist gravity flow.
Water isn't flowing: Ensure the blue connectors are fully clicked into place and check that there are no kinks in the hoses. Elevate the unit to be level with or higher than the pad to assist gravity flow.
To store, drain the water out of the pad by disconnecting it and rolling it up like a sleeping bag. Empty the cooler, wipe it completely dry, and store the hose using the built-in management straps.
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