First Aid – Cold Therapy
It is commonly known that cold therapy or the use of ice is a recommended First Aid treatment for most injuries, as it reduces the swelling around the injured area, being effective whether it is applied via crushed ice cubes in a bag or towel, via a disposable ice pack, re-useable ice pack or an iced joint brace.
It is less well known that the use of compression on an injured joint combined with cold therapy is the most advanced form of cold therapy treatment and can be applied using a range of products from the Swedish manufacturing company Sissel.
Their range of compression cold therapy joint supports for the knee/elbow, wrist and ankle provide effective relief from pain following an injury by preventing inflammation and swelling. Their slow flow gel remains cold for hours as it moulds around the joint in a high quality, hygienic fabric wrapping, secured in place by Velcro fastenings, being inflated by a pump ensuring that compressions are equal around the joint.
For sufferers of chronic knee pain, chronic wrist pain, chronic ankle pain or chronic elbow pain this range of products from Sissel is a must and can bring a level of normality back to everyday life if used in a disciplined way in line with recommendations made by a medical practitioner who knows the cause of the complaint.
For more information on the all cold therapy products supplied by SUPPORT4PHYSIO visit http://www.support4physio.co.uk/Hot-cold-therapy.php, for information on Sissel Cold Therapy visit http://www.support4physio.co.uk/Sissel-cold-therapy-compression.php.
Disclaimer: Professional independent medical advice should be taken before acting on any of the information given in this article.
