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Here's how cold Therapy Machines Work
4 Main Benefits your doctor is thinking about...
Reduce Swelling
Reduction in Pain through the numbing power of Ice Therapy
Reduce Inflammation for advanced healing
Possible Reduction in Pain Medication
Due to being a kidney transplant patient, I have more difficulty with distal swelling in both legs, so post full knee replacement found me a bit behind the power curve, as they say, with a smaller ice machine (also purchased from Ortho Bracing and we still use it as a back-up, a great value on the DonJoy machine!). I noticed that the ice packs provided by the hospital were Breg, so came back to Ortho Bracing and found this dynamic Breg unit that combined a much larger leg pad with adjustable cooling and compression, a true "win-win" for me! The medical-grade machine at PT was quite painful, but therapists insisted that I needed this type of treatment, and the Breg unit allows me to do home treatment with wonderful results - dramatically reduced bruising, pain, and swelling. Thanks for the extremely fast shipping and fantastic customer service, and for a cooling therapy machine that got me through my 1st post-op consultation with flying colors. My orthopedic surgeon was very pleased to see that we'd gotten the Breg, and my PT wanted full contact information for Ortho Bracing after seeing how well the system was working for my home use! And, the ice bags work beautifully with absolutely no leakage, even though I carry them back and forth from the kitchen to the bedroom or living room for application.
Glad not to have to get ice every day. These bags are great! Last a long time.
This is the second one I have had. Works great. Have used for myself after many surgeries and shared with family for several more. Suggest running a mild bleach solution thru lines/cooling pads before you put them away if you do not have chlorinated city water to prevent mold/mildew in the lines that can clog it up. I think that’s what happened to my first one. Great device and was the best deal from Orthobracing.com.
I have been suffering from neck pain for a while. But before visiting a doctor I decided to give this a try. And it worked. This traction device, used carefully, was able to relieve a good deal of pain and restore mobility. I will still see a doctor but with a much more relaxed state of mind.
Ice bags are working great, as advertised…..So much easier than having to continually buy bags of ice.
I had an issue with my first order and customer service was fantastic!!! They immediately sent replacements, which I received in 2 days. Will definitely order from them again, if the need ever arises!!
My husband had a total shoulder revision. He is not a fan of ice packs that he has used in the past. His Dr recommended an iceman machine which we never heard of so thought we would purchase one. It has been a blessing. My husband actually wants it on his shoulder. The coldness takes away a lot of the burning he has. We are only on day 2 1/2 of using it. We have heard nothing but good things on the iceman machine. We would highly recommend it to any one getting surgery. Thank you so much
Easy to set up and use, and my husband loves the pain control pre-surgery! We use small water bottles that we freeze and then use instead of ice, the system retains the cold water for hours, making repeated cold therapy simple and effective!
Outstanding customer service! The cool compression machine works very well. My surgeon explained that icing with compression heals you much faster than just ice alone. I even purchased a pad for my back; haven't used it yet. Only problem is the difficulty putting on the shoulder pad if you are not large (or mansize). Poor directions from manufacturer on how to apply. Orthobracing had to email me a "Youtube" video because the directions are only printed with pictures on the pad itself. The manufacturer should definitely make a smaller sized women's shoulder pad, or send more velcro straps to help adjust shoulder pad so it doesn't slip off. The ice bags it comes with leak easily; I purchased the large cubes as insurance from another less expensive site.
Easiest way is with the bags though, so when I called them to tell them some were leaking, they shipped me another set of bags immediately.
Really impressed with the customer service! They couldn't be nicer or more helpful.
They realize that we're buying the unit because we're in a lot of pain and need quick relief. I realized that when using the machine I'm in less pain, therefore requiring Less Painkillers! Great machine for at home use without having to pay almost the same price just to rent a more expensive machine. So; differences are; you may pay more to buy this, but you OWN it and the clock isn't ticking. If your surgery was more involved causing a longer recovery time (like mine). Other difference is that you do have to change the ice bags/cubes every six hours, rental has freon so no changing ice bags. Not too messy. I have a metal mixing bowl next to it to put the top in while changing cubes/bags.
I highly recommend the product, and especially this company to purchase it from. Feel better everyone! :)
Had a TKR yesterday. Dr wants 72 hours continuous use of the ice machine. Tried using the frozen bottles for my cold sources but found out that the ice cube and water method was much effective, if a little less convenient
Friend using same model for knee surgery, recommended I get one. I did try it to see how it would work. I think I'll be very pleased with it.
i purchased breg polar care wave& having it shipped overnight thru OrthoBracing? I paid to have it shipped overnight UPS? the unit arrived a day late because of UPS issues? not OrthoBracing Fault?
The unit arrived. day late , i tested it it worked great and then informed OrthBracing that we shoul get our shipping overnight costs back?
which was around 100 dollars. OrthoBracing within 24 hrs refunded me the money? I know it takes time too get your money or a credit back when dealing with UPS, since I ship UPS daily and had this issue come up before? sometime taking a week. OrthoBracing stepped up to the plate and made sure I was taking careof? In my experience that says a lot and would highly recommend OrthoBracing
Dan
Your ice bags work extremely well in the Breg ice cube. They last at least 3/4 of the day, before switching them out. Great product !!
This bag are so much better than ice cubes. They work 6hrs with our changing.
A great help to my dad after knee replacement surgery!!
Single greatest purchase of recent memory. Bought it for rehab from surgery – should’ve bought it five years ago in advance of the surgery totally eliminates or at least significantly reduces the need for pain reduction meds.
"My husband is on day 3 following shoulder replacement surgery. We have used the Iceman religiously since surgery and can only say the results have been unbelievably good. He is only experiencing a minor ache at the surgical site and we attribute it to the suppression of inflammation by this device. To be only on extra strength Tylenol starting day 3 after surgery seems unheard of. But thankfully it is our reality and we are so grateful." -- From MJ
"This device is good. It has really been helping with reducing swelling and pain. I love that the sleeve can be detached from the device, making it easy to move about. It provides effective relief and is easy to set up. I'm pleased with its performance and would recommend it to others." From Shanice
"The Don Joy Ice Man Classic has been an enormous help in rehab after my total knee replacement almost two weeks ago. The consistent cooling effect is so soothing, especially after PT! I did receive a defective pad, but they quickly air-flighted a new one overnight. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the level of customer service that Orthobracing has; it’s top notch!" -- Mary Ellen
Open the Safety Latch and Remove the Lid
Add Ice & Water to the Fill Line
Close Lid close Safety Latch
"Click" in your cold therapy pad to your machine's hose
Wrap around your knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, elbow, or back
Plug in the power cord to beging treatment
Unleash the Power of Cold Therapy and rest assured because your investment in your recovery is backed by a 6-month warranty!
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I like it!
"I like the unit. Easy to use and directions were precise. I have the back pad only and like the compression along with the cold. It definitely helps with my back issues. The unit is reliable and performs as advertised. I'm very satisfied with the results."
-Paul D.
Verified Customer
Helped in my recovery...
"Wow, what an amazing help for my recovery. Easy to use, long circulating cooling. Great quality. Recommend for anyone needing icing for recovery. The only downside is that it needs to be handled with care, especially the tube connection. Overall, it’s a great product that has made my post-surgery experience much more manageable."
-David S.
Verified Customer
Polar Care is the Gold Standard
I have had a Polar Care Cube for many years. I used it for two Rotator Cuff repairs and its use was invaluable. Unfortunately, it was lost in a move about a year, ago. As a Judoka, I have had numerous injuries to my knees and shoulders; and, ice is always my go-to solution. Although, I still store several ice packs in my freezer, some of my injuries and surgeries require icing for a longer period of time than I can expect from ice packs. Also, ice packs may tend to occupy more room in my freezer than I am willing to tolerate. Over the years, I have come to rely on my Polar Care Cube for giving me the kind of immediate relief that I need. Several of my Judo friends also use the Polar Care Cube and we often exchange the different pads to apply to different parts of the body. I do not know of any Polar Care Cube that has failed to provide ultimate support either to me or my friends - no leaks, no failures.
I keep several 12 oz soda bottles, filled with water and frozen, in my freezer to use with my Polar Care Cube in lieu of ice. The reservoir will hold three such bottles and then I fill the reservoir with water to the recommended level - it works like a champ!
For my rotator cuff surgeries, I kept the Cube running for over 24 hours. I was alert for any potential freezing injuries, but it never got close to that. The result, I had virtually no inflammatory pain following the surgery. The relief was long-lasting.
I would not waste my money purchasing any other brand of icing machine - there are a lot of bad experiences out there by people who have bought a knock-off.
-Henry K.
Verified Customer
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frequently asked questions
How fast can I get the cold therapy machine?
In most cases, the next business day :)
We ship Monday-Friday up until 12noon EST. We offer free ground shipping on most orders. We also offer expedited shipping in the form of 3-Day, 2-Day and Next Day. Saturday delivery is also available, but please call us to confirm it is available in your area.
At checkout, once you input your address, your options and pricing will show within seconds.
How long should I use my Cold Therapy Machine?
Follow the instructions your surgeon suggested. It is not indicated for constant usage. Most surgeons recommend 20 minutes at a time with frequent skin checks in between.
How cold does it get?
Candidly, ice packs will get your skin WAY colder. After all, it is a freezing block of ice separated by a thin barrier. But the science says you do not need 32 degrees cold to get the benefit. Plus, your skin cannot tolerate that type of cold for more than a few minutes. You will be recovering for MONTHS in some cases.
Most machines are in the 53-45 degree range. That range has been shown to have therapeutic benefit
Does my insurance cover this?
In most cases, no, insurance will not cover it. We can give you a detailed receipt and you can see if they will though. It never hurts to ask.
HSA / FSA eligible?
You bet your boots these are covered and we accept the HSA/FSA debit card at checkout.
What if I have issues?
Good thing you bought your machine from us! We can help you file a warranty claim and in most cases, we can have a unit overnighted to you. You have a 6 month warranty so you will get 100s of hours of usage out of the average machine.