Pick for Shoulder
The shoulder pad on the Polar Care Wave provides the best distribution of cold therapy for the shoulder.
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Breg Polar Care Wave Shoulder
Use a soft, flexible tape measure. Keep it snug but not tight.
| Pad | Size | Fitsmin – max aroundSize by this | Pad sizepad only | Strap length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | — | 40–50 in shoulder≈ 102–127 cm12–20 in bicep≈ 30–51 cm | 15 × 13 in≈ 38 × 33 cm | 34 in shoulder≈ 86 cm9.5 in bicep≈ 24 cm |
Still not sure? Call (704) 312-2575 and we'll help you choose.
Breg Polar Care Wave Shoulder
Use a soft, flexible tape measure. Keep it snug but not tight.
| Pad | Size | Fitsmin – max aroundSize by this | Pad sizepad only | Strap length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | — | 40–50 in shoulder≈ 102–127 cm12–20 in bicep≈ 30–51 cm | 15 × 13 in≈ 38 × 33 cm | 34 in shoulder≈ 86 cm9.5 in bicep≈ 24 cm |
Still not sure? Call (704) 312-2575 and we'll help you choose.
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Breg Polar Care Wave Shoulder
Use a soft, flexible tape measure. Keep it snug but not tight.
| Pad | Size | Fitsmin – max aroundSize by this | Pad sizepad only | Strap length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | — | 40–50 in shoulder≈ 102–127 cm12–20 in bicep≈ 30–51 cm | 15 × 13 in≈ 38 × 33 cm | 34 in shoulder≈ 86 cm9.5 in bicep≈ 24 cm |
Still not sure? Call (704) 312-2575 and we'll help you choose.
The Breg Polar Care Wave is part of the third generation of cold compression system products that deliver cold therapy through anatomic wraps while also providing compression.
The 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. 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.
This is the highest-end cold therapy product on the market in its price category. A comparable system you should google is "Game Ready" to best understand the value you are receiving with this cold therapy unit. Game Ready is a great device and nearly 10x the cost. The Polar Care Wave delivers a great value for the clinical benefit.
The Breg® Polar Care Wave Cold System is a cold and compression therapy system that circulates chilled water and compression air through an anatomic pad. Great for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Rotator Cuff and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty recovery.
Sterile pad liners are thin, single-use sheets that go between your skin and the cold pad on many cold therapy systems. Breg doesn’t make one for the Wave; see below.
Use a soft tape measure at the spot named for your pad.
Do I need a pad liner? Breg says the Wave needs no extra layer under the pad. The pads are not sterile, so Breg says an open incision should be cleaned and bandaged first, and anything you put under the pad should still let you check your skin. Follow your surgeon’s instructions.
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.
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.
¹ Waterman et al: Efficacy of combined cryotherapy and compression compared with cryotherapy alone. The Journal of Knee Surgery, Vol 25, No. 2, 2012.
OrthoBracing.com is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer care. Our return and exchange policy protects the hygiene and integrity of post-surgical products while giving clear guidelines for every order.
IMPORTANT
Individual results will vary when using cold therapy or orthopedic equipment. Please consult your healthcare provider before purchasing medical equipment or supplies. OrthoBracing.com does not provide a warranty or guarantee that any product will treat your condition or relieve your symptoms.
COLD THERAPY FINAL SALE, UNOPENED EXCHANGES & MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY
Because cold therapy products contact skin and post-surgical areas, we ship every item new in original sealed packaging and cannot accept returns of or restock opened items for hygiene and patient safety. Unopened cold therapy units, pads, and wraps in the manufacturer's factory-sealed packaging (with the clear inner bag still sealed) may be exchanged for ordering mistakes, and defective items are covered solely under the applicable manufacturer's limited warranty, not a separate store warranty.
To start a cold therapy warranty claim, please submit our Warranty Claim Form or call (704) 312-2575. We reserve the right to limit multiple requests for warranty replacement on items damaged by misuse, abuse, or care that does not follow the manufacturer's instructions.
EXCHANGES FOR ORDERING MISTAKES
Orders placed by mistake (for example, left instead of right, medium instead of large, or a Breg Polar Care Cube pad instead of a Breg Kodiak pad) are eligible for exchange when unused and unopened in original sealed packaging (with the clear inner plastic bag still sealed on cold therapy pads and wraps; sterile barrier dressings and loose-packed reusable ice bags are excluded). There is no restocking fee on exchanges, though a return shipping fee applies if OrthoBracing.com provides a return shipping label. Please submit our Return & Exchange Form or email returns@orthobracing.com to obtain an authorization number (RA#) before shipping any item back, or call (704) 312-2575 with questions.
RETURNS ON ELIGIBLE ORTHOPEDIC BRACES (14 DAYS / 25% RESTOCKING FEE)
Eligible non-cold-therapy orthopedic braces may be returned within 14 days of delivery only if they are in NEW / UNUSED condition in their original, unopened manufacturer's packaging with all documentation and security labels/blue security tape 100% intact (not cut, removed, or tampered with). Opened packages do not qualify for a refund. If all conditions are met, a 25% restocking fee applies to all brace returns, with no exceptions.
Before shipping any return or exchange back, obtain an authorization number (RA#) by emailing returns@orthobracing.com or visiting your account return portal. Write the RA# on the packing slip inside a sturdy outer shipping box—do not write on or place shipping labels directly on manufacturer product boxes. OrthoBracing.com is not responsible for lost return packages; please email your tracking number if using your own carrier, or request an OrthoBracing return label (deducted from your refund).
Do not refuse delivery of your order; refunds are not issued for refused shipments.
LOST PACKAGE & CARRIER DELAY POLICY
Packages marked delivered by carrier tracking are not eligible for refunds. Please check with neighbors and other household members first, then open a trace/claim with the carrier (FedEx: 1-800-463-3339; UPS: 1-800-742-5877; USPS: your local post office). If the carrier confirms the package is lost, contact us with your case number so we can assist. FedEx and UPS do not issue shipping credits for weather or other uncontrollable events, so we cannot refund shipping charges for uncontrollable carrier delays.
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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 |
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Works as described. Like it alot. Worth the money.
Love it, it fits well and offers a little bit of compression.
Works great at an affordable price.
Thank
This works wonders! So nice and cold and I can use it while working at my desk. The compression feels good too. I am using the knee wrap pre-surgery full knee replacement. I plan on using it post surgery as well and the surgical nurse said it is an excellent tool both before and after surgery.
Great product.
I love the Polar Care Cube. Easy to use and incredibly soothing to my shoulder as I recover from surgery.
The Breg Polar Wave Cold Therapy is, by far, the best way I’ve ever found for icing an injury. It is systematic, consistent, and very easy to set up and use.
Got this 2 weeks before shoulder resurfacing surgery including labrum repair, bone spur removal and glenoid joint insert. Surgery Oct 14. I have set up the should sleve in advance and slipped it in immediately and just leave it on and ice every 40 to 60 minutes. I have used frozen water bottles but the water bags they sell last 2x longer glad I bought 8 bags. The mild compression right now on my 9 inch incision is perfect. No swelling in lower arm in sling and swelling minimal around shoulder and rotator area. Also I am not taking opiods and wont just Aleve and Tylenol. So far the steady routine icing with mild compression is amazing. This machine is incredible. 6 stars if the ratings would go that high
great!
great price, fast shipping. highly recommend
Was interested in cold therapy after complex shoulder surgery involving multiple fractures. Research led me to OB.
As advertised, easy to use, effective, affordable, and integral to my recovery. Delivery was whip fast. Highly recommend.
Worked great for icing my back post surgery.
The Berg Polar cube is simple and easy to use. There are multiple vendors selling similar units with vary many gadgets and options, they are unnecessary, Berg keeps it simple and performs very well.
My advise is to order at least 8 bags, it makes keeping up with the cold therapy simple and quick, with no need to empty any melt water from the Berg Polar cube. It was well worth the extra cost.
