DuraSoft Cold Therapy Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap
While standard ice packs can be awkward to use, the DuraSoft Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap offers convenient and comfortable, hands-free relief. It features two ice inserts which provide continuous cold or hot therapy to foot and ankle area. This ice pack wrap helps to reduce ankle and foot pain and swelling.
What's Included?
Which Sizes Is The DuraSoft Ice Pack Wrap Available In?
The DuraSoft Foot & Ankle Wrap is available in one size that is adjustable to fit most wearers.
Which Conditions Is the DuraSoft Wrap Suitable For?
We recommend the DuraSoft Wrap for the following conditions:
- Acute injury
- Rehabilitation of injuries
- Post-surgical
- Chronic conditions of the foot and ankle
The DuraSoft wrap can effectively penetrate surgical dressings to help decrease pain, oedema and secondary hypoxic tissue injury.
Key Features and Benefits of the DuraSoft Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap
- Can be used hot or cold
- One universal adjustable size
- Fits both left and right ankles
- Complete with ice inserts
How Does Cold Therapy Help Rehabilitation?
The DuraSoft Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap provides effective cryotherapy which can reduce pain and swelling, and can also facilitate faster rehabilitation. All DuraSoft Ice Pack Wraps can be used without removing your surgical dressings as they effectively penetrate surgical dressings to decrease pain, swelling and secondary hypoxic tissue injury.
Can The Wrap Also Be Used to Provide Heat?
Yes, this wrap can be used to provide both therapeutic cold or heat. See below for instructions.
How Do I Use The DuraSoft Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap?
The Dura Soft Foot & Ankle Ice Pack Wrap is simple and easy to use. Simply freeze the ice pack inserts, insert them into the ice pack wrap, and wrap around the ankle securing with the elasticated straps:
- Place gel inserts in the re-seal-able bag and place in the freezer until the gel inserts are frozen solid
- Remove the gel inserts form the re-seal-able bag when frozen and place the inserts into the wrap
- Apply wrap to area of treatment by attaching hook or Velcro fastener to outer wrap fabric. The straps should be applied with enough stretch to keep wrap in place and provide desired compression
How Do I Use the Wrap for Heat Therapy?
The gel inserts can also be used to provide heat therapy:
- Place the gel inserts in a deep pan and run hot tap water into the pan until inserts are covered
- Keep the inserts immersed for 3-5 minutes
- dry the gel inserts and apply as above
Is the Wrap Comfortable to Wear?
The wrap is comfortable for all-day wear. The gel is divided into two halves, which allow you to bend the two inserts around the leg to achieve good contact with the ankle and foot for effective cold therapy. While this ice pack is more rigid than standard gel freezer packs, the design gives it a about of flexibility.
Care Instructions
The wrap can be hand washed and air dried. Gel inserts can be cleaned with water, a moist towel or sponge.