The use of cold therapy in the treatment of foot 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 injury or after surgery, dramatically reduces the pain and swelling associated with these conditions.
***Please consult a physician when using cold therapy products, especially if you are Diabetic or suffer from Peripheral Vascular Disease.
The Foot 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. Some injuries and surgery need controlled and prolonged cold therapy like the Breg Polar Care 500.
