Cool your reusable gel pack in the freezer or heat in the microwave to provide effective treatment for sprains, strains and delayed-onset muscle soreness.

This has a soft touch fastening strap so you can secure the gel pack to the affected area for relief. For the best results to heat them up, we would recommend putting them in a microwave however using hot water will also work. Our hot and cold pack sleeve is a must-have for any sports therapists, physios or sports medicine professionals who use ice packs frequently. Thank you for your feedback, the heating process is dependent on wattage from room temperature, as stated in the instructions on the back of the pack.

Our reusable gel packs can be frozen to use as an ice pack and heated to be a hot pack countless times, making them a much more economical solution for lengthy treatment. It is an essential piece of kit to keep in the freezer to apply immediately after acute sprains, strains and contusions. Short periods of cold applied immediately after injury restrict local blood supply and this limits bleeding and thus subsequent swelling or oedema. Depending upon the ambient temperature, the hot and cold pack can remain hot for up to 40 minutes and can remain cold for up to 2 hours.

Always good idea to have a few extras in my just purchase Physique Sport First Aid Bag and Kit Content. Reusable hot/cold therapy pack to help soothe muscular discomfort and help to reduce swelling and bruising. To Chill: Place the hot and cold pack in the fridge or freezer until it reaches the desired temperature. To microwave, place the gel pack in a microwavable container and cover with water ( Never heat in microwave without the water, dry heat may damage the pack and overheat the gel). Useful, convenient size to cover most problem areas sufficiently, and they stay squidgy and malleable when frozen so they can be 'moulded' around the affected area, or are comfy to lie on.They mention that it's the perfect size now they have them, it' s good for back issues, and is a good size for isolating areas. From the fridge to the microwave, this versatile pack with extra protective sleeve stays flexible whatever the temperature. They also appreciate the fact that it stays a bit cooler for linger and that it worked for cooling beds in the middle of the summer. If at room temperature, heat the pack for 1 minute on high wattage and allow a minute before applying. The reusable Hot or Cold pack is a gel filled pack which is durable and resistant to both bursting and punctures.

Monday to Friday, and our sales team will be happy to deal with any queries you might have during these times. All you need to do is warm the pack in the microwave, or chill it in the fridge/freezer, and mould it over the area of pain: the thermal gel inside the pack does the rest. After heating or chilling, wrap the pack in a towel (or put it in a cold pack cover) and apply it to the area of the body you wish to treat. Suitable for use on all ages to provide effective pain relief, our hot and cold pack is an extremely useful addition to any first aid kit.Oversized pack is ideal for treating large body surfaces such as shoulders, hips, back and thighs, 30cm x 36cm, ideal as a Therapist size pack for shoulders and large muscles.

Use this good quality hot and cold therapy pack to apply soothing heat or pain-relieving cold to areas of stiffness, soreness or swelling anywhere on your body. A reusable pack that can be either hot or cold for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by sporting injuries. Or, if you are in the acute phase and need to apply cold every 2 hours then keeping both in the freezer means you will always have one ready to go at the right temperature. Watch the Hot/Cold Gel Pack while heating, if the pack starts to expand, turn off microwave and leave to cool. The best way to cool the gel pack is to place the pack in the freezer for approximately 2 hours prior to use.The HypaGel Hot/Cold Pack is ideal for the ongoing treatment of inflammation, sprain and strain injuries, acute sports injuries or chronic muscle pain. The pack will remain either cold or warm for longer than this but the effect will not be as beneficial as during the early period of use. For heat therapy the pack can be immediately warmed again in the microwave if a longer period of treatment is required. If this is the case, let the gel pack warm up for a few minutes before application and the gel pack will become softer and more pliable again.