The use of cold therapy in the treatment of acute injuries and post-surgery is used extensively in orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine. Many people are already familiar with the RICE principle of: 1) Rest 2) Ice 3) Compression 4) Elevation
By applying these rules following an ankle injury or after surgery, dramatically reduces the pain and swelling associated with these conditions.
The Ankle Shop offers a wide selection of cold therapy products from cold wraps, to cold therapy machines which maintain a constant cold temperature to the involved extremity.
The type of cold therapy required for your type of condition should be discussed with your health care provider. In some cases a cold wrap is all that is necessary like the Active Wrap. Some injuries and surgery need controlled and prolonged cold therapy like the Breg Polar Care 500.
