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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Universal |
8″ knee 31″ chest/shoulder |
47″ thigh 49″ chest/shoulder 20″ bicep/calf |
13″ x 12.5″ |
41″,39″,9″ |
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Discover the power of advanced cold therapy with the Breg Polar Care Wave, a leading solution in coldcompression therapy. This system, part of the third-generation line of products, is designed to delivereffective cold therapy and compression, crucial for post-operative recovery and pain management.
Experience the benefits of the Breg Polar Care Wave's cutting-edge technology, ensuring efficient cold therapy delivery.
Clinically validated to reduce the need for narcotics after surgery,this system is a game-changer in pain management.
Tailoredfor various body parts including the knee, hip, shoulder,and ankle, it provides targeted relief and support.
Its compact and silent operation makes the Breg Polar Care Wave idealfor both facility and home use, offering convenience and tranquility.
Offering superior performance at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Game ready, it presents exceptional value.
The optional Y-connector allows for simultaneous knee therapy,perfect for bilateral knee procedures.
It's specially designed to treat a range of post-surgical andacute injuries, helping reduce edema, swelling, and pain effectively.
Backed by a 6-month warranty on the cooler and pads, ensuring peaceof mind with your investment.
Authentic Breg products are available only through authorizedretailers, ensuring quality and reliability.
Its sale is restricted to or on the order of a medical professional, in line with United States Federal Law.
Load the cooler with ice and top it off with water for the cold therapy process.
Secure the therapy pad to the system, ensuring proper placement foreffective treatment.
Switch on the system and adjust the settings to begin your therapy session.
Optimal recovery with advanced technology
Pads tailored for specific body areas
Non-disruptive and space-efficient design
Luxury cold therapy at an accessible price
Fast shipment for immediate therapy start
Clinically validated effectiveness
Additional options for enhanced treatment
Renowned for reliability and excellence
Positively reviewed by numerous users
Exclusively available through healthcare providers
| Body Area | Size | Minimum Circumference | Maximum Circumference |
|---|---|---|---|
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Knee |
Standard |
8″ thigh |
27″ thigh |
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Knee |
Large |
16″ thigh |
30.5″ thigh |
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Shoulder |
40″ shoulder 12″ bicep |
50″ shoulder 20″ bicep |
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Foot/Ankle |
9″ ankle 7″ foot |
16″ ankle 12″ foot |
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Back |
32.5″ waist |
53″ waist |
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Hip |
33″ waist 8″ thigh |
53″ waist 31″ thigh |
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Universal |
8″ knee 31″ chest/shoulder |
47″ thigh 49″ chest/shoulder 20″ bicep/calf |
| Body Area | Size | Dimensions | Strap Length |
|---|---|---|---|
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Knee |
Standard |
16″ x 12″ |
11″ |
|
Knee |
Large |
16″ x 17.5″ |
14.5″ and 11.5″ |
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Shoulder |
15″ x 13″ |
34″ shoulder 9.5″ bicep |
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|
Foot/Ankle |
17″ x 12″ |
N/A |
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Back |
13.5″ x 14.5″ |
21″ on each side |
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Hip |
16″ x 12″ |
20″ each (2 straps) 25″ |
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|
Universal |
13″ x 12.5″ |
41″,39″,9″ |
If you’re stuck on the couch or in a hospital bed nursing an injury or recovering from surgery, then Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System is a likely treatment for you. In fact, your physician has probably already suggested icing the area in question. It’s a proven therapy method used by health practitioners the world over.
The Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System is helpful in all medical settings, from large, busy city hospitals and rehabilitation clinics to small private clinics with just a handful of therapists. But where it really shines is at home. Due to the unit’s ease of use and portable design, it can be carried to and set up almost anywhere–taking Netflix and chill to a whole new level.
Given the pad configurations available with this versatile Breg cold therapy system is best suited to use on the knees or shoulders. Still, patients could adapt it for ankle, foot, hip, or back injuries if needed.
From Breg ice bags (which are much easier to use than ice cubes) to the innovative Y-Adaptor for bilateral total knee replacement surgeries, Breghas you covered when it comes to getting the most out of your new Polar Care Wave.
And while the Polar Care Wave comes with the Breg universal cold compression pad, Breg also offers an entire family of pads to meet individual treatment needs. Depending on your injury’s location, you can get specialized knee, hip, back, and shoulder pads tailored to that body part’s specific contours.
Any good review of the Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System wouldn’t be complete without a how-to. Although this machine is so easy to use, it doesn’t need much explanation.
The basic steps are:
• Fill the cooler with ice and water
• Attach the hose to the cooler
• Snap-lock the hose to the compression pad
• Wrap the pad around your body part
• Adjust the level of cold and compression
Once you press start, you’ll feel pressure at regular intervals along with therapeutic cold from the ice water constantly flowing through the pad.
If you’re a visual learner,watch this 10-minute-long video to see the Breg Polar Care Wave in action.
Like most cold therapy units, the Breg Polar Care Wave needs to be plugged into the wall to work. And remember, don’t exceed the recommended time limits for cold therapy from your physician. It could result in tissue damage. For these reasons, experts do not advise using cold therapy pads while sleeping.
Pro-tip: If you’re worried about falling asleep while using a Breg cold therapy machine, hook it up to a timer, such as those used for decorative string lights.
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Universal |
8″ knee 31″ chest/shoulder |
47″ thigh 49″ chest/shoulder 20″ bicep/calf |
13″ x 12.5″ |
41″,39″,9″ |
TheBreg Polar Care Wave Knee is part of the third generation ofcold compression products that deliver cold therapy through anatomic wraps while also providing compression, which has beenclinically provento decrease narcotic use post-operatively.¹
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PADS
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hip |
33″ waist 8″ thigh |
53″ waist 31″ thigh |
16″ x 12″ |
20″ each (2 straps) 25″ |
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foot/Ankle |
9″ ankle 7″ foot |
16″ ankle 12″ foot |
17″ x 12″ |
N/A |
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Back |
32.5″ waist |
53″ waist |
13.5″ x 14.5″ |
21″ on each side |
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shoulder |
40″ shoulder 12″ bicep |
50″ shoulder 20″ bicep |
15″ x 13″ |
34″ shoulder 9.5″ bicep |
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TYPE |
MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE |
DIMENSION |
STRAP LENGTH |
APPLICATION VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foot/Ankle |
9″ ankle 7″ foot |
16″ ankle 12″ foot |
17″ x 12″ |
N/A |
Your Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System was prescribed to you for treatment following surgery or physical injury. That’s because cold therapy reduces swelling, edema, and pain in the problem areas–especially in combination with compression as offered by the Polar Wave Care unit. Use it to help you recover faster.
Cold therapy has been proven to help control pain, diminish inflammation, and get the joints moving again. Numerous clinical studies show that patients get even more significant benefits when cold therapy is combined with compression.
A system like Polar Care Wave, which combines cold therapy with compression in one easy-to-use, portable unit, can speed up recovery time. Think of it as an investment in your journey back to good health.
Best of all, all cold therapy products sold by Ortho Bracing have a minimum 30-day warranty.
In most instances, insurance policies do not cover cold therapy and compression machines like Polar Care Wave. But it’s always worth checking with your insurance provider.
Before taking your Polar Care Wave or any cold therapy units home, ask your healthcare provider for detailed usage instructions. This includes how often and long to use it for, the level of pressure and water temperature, and how to inspect your skin for damage.
Doctors and physiotherapists often advise cold therapy to relieve the pain associated with sports injuries, certain surgeries, or the onset of a chronic pain episode. It’s even been shown to decrease the need for narcotics following surgery.
Bregs cold therapy units regulate the flow of ice-cold water into a pad that a clinician or patient can apply to the treatment area. Sure, you could simply fill a rubber water bottle with ice, but that won’t provide the consistently chilled water you need to see long-lasting benefits.
The difference with an innovative machine like the Breg Polar Wave Care System lies in the combination of cold therapy and compression and the fact that it’s designed for home use. The addition of a compression pad helps treat surgical or acute injury symptoms like pain, edema, and swelling. Not only can this hospital-grade unit be used by healthcare professionals, but it can also be used by athletes in training situations and by patients at home.
So what's included in this product? Some crucial Breg Polar Care Wave product features to take note of include:
Cooler with tubing, lid, and air pump Cold-compression padPower supplySimple usage systemHandle for portability
The compressions pads that come with the unit offer multiple configurations to suit any body type or injury position.
The Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System is part of the third generation of cold compression system products that deliver cold therapy through anatomic wraps while also providing compression, which has been clinically proven to decrease narcotic use post-operatively.¹
The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system is a motorized cold therapy machine housed in a simple, quiet, and compact unit with various anatomic pads such as knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, universal, and back. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system combines motorized cold therapy with active compression in a simple and compact system, making it ideal for facility and home use. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system 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.
This is the highest-end cold therapy product on the market in its price category. A comparable system you should google is "Gameready" to best understand the value you are receiving with this cold therapy unit. Gameready is a great device and nearly 10x the cost. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system delivers a great value for the clinical benefit.
If you are a patient having bilateral total knee arthroplasty, consider a y-connector and a second knee pad so you can ice both knees at the same time.
The Breg Polar Care Wave Cold System is intended to treat post-surgical and acute injuries to reduce edema, swelling, and pain where cold and compression are indicated.
Warranty: Manufacturers warranty is 6 months on the cooler and pads.
Authentic Breg products are not sold on Amazon. Only authorized retailers can provide Breg Products.
United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional. 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.
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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
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
All shipping is performed Monday - Friday and does not include federal holidays and/or major carrier holiday schedules.
We offer free shipping on all orders over $188.00 and on select items, within the continental USA (48 states), and offer a standard flat rate of $9.99 for orders less than $188.00
Ground and expedited orders from OrthoBracing.com are shipped by UPS, USPS, or FedEx. Please be certain to provide the billing address at the time of checkout that matches the billing address on file at the credit card issuing bank. Packages can be shipped to a different address. The billing address must match the credit card address or the credit card will likely be declined. Please contact CS@orthobracing.com for any clarification or assistance with this.
*OrthoBracing.com is not responsible for theft or loss of items once delivered to your address confirmed by the carrier.*
"Overnight", "Next Day Air", and "2nd Day Air" refer to BUSINESS DAYS only (Monday - Friday). Therefore, a Next-Day Air order placed on Thursday can be received on Friday. Likewise, a Next-Day Air order placed on Friday can be received on Monday. A 2nd Day Air orders placed on Thursday would arrive on Monday, whereas a 3-Day Select order would arrive on Tuesday if ordered on Thursday. If a holiday occurs during the shipping period, then the shipment will be delayed by one business day. UPS and FedEx do not move packages on holidays.
"Next Day Air Saturday Delivery": We do not quote the cost for this service because it's not available in all areas of the country. There is a large increase in the cost to send packages for Saturday delivery. If it's Friday and you are in need of a Saturday delivery, please e-mail us at CS@orthobracing.com so that we may confirm if Saturday delivery is possible in your area. We can also inform you of the cost of this service.
SHIPPING RATES:
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Shipping Method |
Estimated Shipping Time |
Cost |
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Economy |
7-10 Business Days* |
Free |
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Standard Shipping |
4-5 Business Days** |
$9.99 |
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Express |
2-3 Business Days |
Calculated at Checkout |
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Overnight |
1 Business Day |
Calculated at Checkout |
* OrthoBracing.com’s choice for shipping method ie USPS, FedEx, UPS.
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SHIPMENT DAMAGE:
If a package is damaged, the customer is asked to notify OrthoBracing.com in order to file a damage claim with the carrier. We will then send out a replacement item for the original. Notification of shipment damage cannot be used to cancel an order altogether.
If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact us (704) 312-2575
Shipping Refund Request:
Shipping Refund Request Form
OrthoBracing.com is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer care. For this, we have specific guidelines to ensure proper communication. Our return policy serves to protect the integrity of our products, as well as to provide full transparency to our loyal customers. We understand that our customers expect the products they receive to be compliant and sanitary, and our goal is to meet those expectations.
IMPORTANT
Individual results will vary when using Cold Therapy. It is strongly suggested that you work with your healthcare provider before making any purchases of medical equipment or supplies. OrthoBracing.com does not provide a warranty or guarantee that a cold therapy product will treat your condition or relieve your symptoms. All cold therapy products have a minimum 30-day warranty.
WARRANTY
Almost all products sold on OrthoBracing.com are available for warranty replacement, if defective. If you have a question about the return eligibility of a particular product please submit a warranty claim form.
We reserve the right to limit multiple requests for warranty replacement on products that are deemed damaged by customer misuse, abuse, or failure to properly maintain the equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
Please email returns@orthobracing.com to initiate a return or exchange to receive an RA# OR simply go to this link and follow the prompts.
LOST PACKAGE POLICY
EXCHANGES
Orders made by mistake (i.e. a left instead of a right, medium instead of a large, Breg Polar Care Cube pad vs. Breg Kodiak Pad, etc.) are eligible for an exchange if the incorrect size or item was ordered.
All items must be in NEW condition to be exchanged (they cannot be used; plastic bag must be sealed for all cold therapy pads). There is no restocking fee but a return shipping fee will apply if OrthoBracing.com is asked to send a return label. Before shipping any product back, you must first obtain an authorization number (RA#) via email at the following address: CS@OrthoBracing.com.
If you have additional questions please contact customer support by phone (704)312-2575 or email cs@orthobracing.com, during normal business hours (9:00am-1pm EST).
RETURNS
To qualify for a return/refund, product(s) must be in the original, UNOPENED, manufacturer's packaging. We cannot accept opened packages, with no exceptions. In the case that a product is sent back to us opened, the possibility of a refund will be void. Orthobracing.com places a label on certain items that are not in sealed packages by the manufacturer for the safety of our customers. Returned items with this label must be intact (not cut) to receive a refund. If this label has been removed or tampered with, the possibility of a refund will be void.
Returns are accepted if returned within 14-days of delivery, are in NEW / UNUSED condition, are in their original packaging with documentation and the blue security tape is still 100% intact. If all conditions are met, a 25% restocking fee will apply. A restocking fee will apply on all returns, with no exceptions.
Because cold therapy products come in contact with incisions after orthopedic surgery and use municipal water, we have to make the assumption that once they leave our facility they have been used. We cannot, in good faith, ship this type of merchandise to another patient and have them bear the increased risk of getting an infection. For you as a customer, we want you to know that all cold therapy products coming from our warehouse have not been used by another customer in any manner. All sales final on cold therapy products. Cold therapy machines and pads are not returnable, if there is an issue with performance of your products, you are eligible for a warranty replacement.
Before shipping any product back, you must first obtain an authorization number (RA#) via email at the following address: returns@OrthoBracing.com. The RA# must be written on the packing slip inside the box. Do not write RA# on product boxes and do not put return label on manufacturer’s packaging. Please ship returns in a study box.
OrthoBracing.com will not be responsible for lost return packages. Please provide tracking numbers via email if the sender is shipping back. Otherwise, OrthoBracing will send you a return shipping label and the cost of that shipping will be deducted from the refund.
Do not refuse the delivery of your order. Refunds will not be issued for refused shipments.
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The below items are NOT ELIGIBLE for return or exchange:
Cold therapy machines and pads are not returnable, if there is an issue with performance of your products, you are eligible for a warranty replacement.
**If you have any questions regarding the refund policies, please contact
cs@orthobracing.com. **
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