How can I make the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® colder?
If enhanced cooling is required the wrap can be stored in the refrigerator; never freeze the Arctic Ease wraps or pads.
I’m not near a sink where I can measure out 2 tablespoons of water; what can I do to recharge an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®?
Place the rerolled wrap into the resealable pouch and drop 1 ice cube into the pouch and reseal the pouch. (An average ice cube contains 2 tablespoons of water.) The wrap can be left in a cupboard, on the counter, etc. until it is needed again. It will take approximately 3 hours for the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® to recharge before it can be used again.
Is there a quick recharge method that I can use?
- After wearing the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® for several hours, reroll the wrap from the outside in so that the far outside layer is now the most inside layer.
- Place the re-rolled Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® under cold water. Remove from the stream of water and firmly squeeze out all of the excess water.
- Return the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® to the resealable pouch. (Be sure to remove all excess water; there should be no water dripping from the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® prior to replacing it in the resealable pouch.)
- Place the pouch in the refrigerator or in a cabinet until it is needed again.
I recharged the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® and now it won’t stick to itself.
This is a result of adding too much water to the pouch when recharging; the wrap will need to be replaced. Please be sure to follow the instructions listed here and on the package:
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Reseal package. It will take 2-3 hours for the wrap to rehydrate before it can be used again. The Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® can be left in a cupboard, on the counter, etc. until it is needed again.
How many uses can I expect from an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®?
Handled properly, the average Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® should last for 4 to 6 or more uses. However, we have had many consumers who have been able to exceed that number into the double digits.
For how many consecutive hours can I wear an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®?
We recommend that an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® not be worn for more than 3 hours at a time. The Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® is a controlled-release design which provides consistent, even thermal therapy, eliminating temperature extremes and the associated risks associated with frostnip, frost bite, and nerve conduction damage. The first signs of frostbite is pain from the cold therapy and sensory nerve conduction stops when tissue temperature drops below 45 degrees and numbness is a signal that tissue damage is imminent.[1]
Can I wear an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® while exercising or otherwise moving around?
Yes! Arctic Ease products allow the user to maintain their mobility when used, unlike other market offerings. Be sure to apply the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® with a Figure-8 wrapping method. (Instructions on how to Figure-8 can be found here.)
What happens if I wear an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® overnight?
We do not recommend that an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® be worn overnight or for more than 3 hours at a time. The outermost layers will be hard like a soft cast. This is normal and to be expected as the result of the removal of body heat for an extended period of time. In the event that an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® is worn for an unusually long period of time we cannot guarantee that the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® will recharge.
What happens if I freeze an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® or Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Pad®?
Arctic Ease® products should never be frozen; this is clearly stated on the packaging. The products would need to be replaced.
I applied the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® with a Figure-8 and it feels too tight.
The Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® should never be wrapped so tight that it causes discomfort or restricts circulation. You should be able to easily slide 1-2 fingers between the covered area and the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®.
You should remove the an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® and try wrapping it again if the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® feels uncomfortably tight, if your joint is more painful than when before you wrapped it, or if the area directly above or below the an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® becomes numb or swollen or changes color. An Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® on your leg or ankle should be snug but should not cut off circulation to the foot. Check your toes – if they become purplish or blue, cool to the touch, or numb or tingly, the wrap is too tight and should be loosened.
What is Arctic Ease®?
Arctic Ease® is a clinically-studied reliable and effective treatment for mild to moderate aches & pains and inflammation from the pain associated with arthritis and back, joint and muscle pains and sprains, along with repetitive motion injuries, minor burns and bruises. The Arctic Ease® products provide relief hours of odorless relief from pain and inflammation without the hazards and discomfort of ice or frozen gel packs or irritating menthol patches.
How does Arctic Ease® work?
Arctic Ease® pads and wraps are specially treated – without medications, alcohol or menthol – to cool the affected area and maintains effective cooling of the affected area for hours. As the wrap removes heat from the skin, inner layers remain cool, the Arctic Ease® wraps and pads conforms to the skin, maximizing the patented process of drawing heat energy from injured or swollen tissue. In addition, Arctic Ease® products are nontoxic, latex and adhesive free, biodegradable and safe for the environment.
What if I have sensitive skin?
Arctic Ease® contains no harsh or dangerous chemicals. If you develop a rash or skin irritation while using an Arctic Ease® product immediately stop using the product(s) and consult a doctor if necessary. Avoid direct contact with eyes/mucous membranes.
Can I use Arctic Ease® on an open wound?
Arctic Ease® products should not be used on open wounds. Open wounds should be covered with a sterile layer(s) of gauze first. The gauze maybe be covered with the Arctic Ease® products. Avoid direct contact with eyes/mucous membranes.
What size is an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®?
All Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wraps® are 4”wide x 60” long (4” x 5 feet).
Can I cut a wrap to some other size?
Yes, an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® can be cut with regular household scissors. To recharge the cut portion use a Ziploc baggie and add the proportion amount of water relative to the size of the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® that was cut from the wrap.
When will I notice results?
Most consumers who use the Arctic Ease® products notice results within a few hours of the initial use.
Can I wrap more than one part of my body at a time?
Yes, any combination of sore body areas – e.g. an elbow and a knee – can be wrapped with an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® at the same time. Be sure to apply the Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® with a Figure-8 wrapping method. By using a Figure-8 method, you will be able to maintain your mobility and even exercise while wearing an Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap®.
What is it made of?
Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wraps® are very eco-friendly; they are a US and Worldwide patent pending product that has an organic base made of cotton. The cotton is then treated with a minuet chemical that is largely water. An Arctic Ease Cryotherapy Wrap® is nontoxic, latex and adhesive free, biodegradable and safe for the environment.
Does it work on children?
We do not recommend the use of Arctic Ease® products on any children under the age of 3.
Will Arctic Ease® heal an injury?
As the wrap removes heat from the skin, inner layers remain cool, the Arctic Ease® wraps and pads conforms to the skin, maximizing the patented process of drawing heat energy from injured or swollen tissue. In addition, Arctic Ease® products are nontoxic, latex and adhesive free, biodegradable and safe for the environment.
Cold therapy (also known as cryotherapy) is widely used to help control inflammation, edema and pain by constricting blood vessels and slowing down nerve conduction. It can also help in decreasing muscle soreness brought on by new activities, overuse injuries, arthritis, back, joint and muscle pains and sprains, along with repetitive motion injuries, minor burns and bruises.
It has been clinically shown that by reducing inflammation the healing process is sped up. Overuse injuries benefit from cold therapy as they usually cause an inflammatory response on specific tissues from activities. Cold can be applied after an activity to control the inflammatory reactions of the imposed demand. Traditional cold therapy products such as ice bags and frozen gel packs should be applied for 10-20 minutes and should be repeated once an hour. In contrast, Arctic Ease® wraps and pads can be worn for hours at time without the risk of tissue or nerve damage.
Cold therapy is recommended for 48 to 72 hours after acute injury because this is when inflammation is most common. If the temperature of an area remains to be elevated for longer than this period there is a possibility of infection and you should contact a physician to further investigate.[2]
Do you have any clinical studies on the Arctic Ease® products?
We recently completed out first clinical study. The results are in the peer review process and we will publish the results as soon as possible.
References:
[1] Giesbrecht G, Wilkerson, M.D., J HYPOTHERMIA, FROSTBITE, AND OTHER COLD INJURIES: Prevention, Survival, Rescue, and Treatment, 2nd Edition
[2] Joseph Ciccone, a physical therapist at Columbia Doctors Eastside Sports Therapy; received his clinical Doctorate in physical therapy from NYU.
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