ice pack wrap with elastic strap by kinetic labs - hot cold gel pack for injuries - reusable ice pack for neck foot ankle head wrist leg shoulder arm thigh knee surgery (regular ice wrap) kinetic labs <p> reusable gel ice pack wrap is best for small areas of the body. it will wrap around legs arms wrists ankles feet neck head shoulder elbows knees calves and thighs.<br><br> <p> <b>effects</b> <br> <br> cold therapy <ul> <li>reduces blood flow</li> <li>slows down metabolism</li> <li>lowers oxygen demand</li> <li>decreases local enzymatic activity</li> <li>limits further injury</li> <li>slows nerve conduction</li> <li>decreases muscle spindle fiber activity</li> <li>pain relief</li> </ul> heat therapy <ul> <li>intensifies blood flow</li> <li>speeds up metabolic rate</li> <li>increases oxygen uptake</li> <li>accelerates healing</li> <li>relieves menstrual cramps</li> <li>reduces pain</li> <li>decreases joint stiffness</li> <li>improves tissue extensibility</li> </ul> </p> <p> <b>indications</b> <br> <br> cold therapy <ul> <li>muscle strains</li> <li>ligament sprains</li> <li>overuse injuries</li> <li>soft tissue contusions</li> <li>minor burns</li> <li>fever and headaches</li> </ul> heat therapy <ul> <li>muscle pain</li> <li>joint pain</li> <li>muscle spasms</li> <li>mild arthritis</li> <li>joint stiffness</li> <li>bursitis</li> <li>headaches and migraines</li> </ul> </p> <p> <b>directions</b> <br> <br> cold therapy <ol> <li>keep the gel pack in the freezer for at least 2 hours</li> <li>insert the frozen cold pack in the pouch</li> <li>apply the ice wrap with strap to the affected area for 20 minutes</li> </ol> heat therapy <br> <br> <i>in hot water</i> <ol> <li>boil a pot of water</li> <li>take the pot off the heat</li> <li>immerse the gel pack in hot water for 10 minutes</li> <li>insert the hot pack in the pouch</li> <li>apply to the affected area</li> </ol> <i>in the microwave</i> <ol> <li>place the gel pack in the microwave, making sure the gel is evenly distributed</li> <li>microwave the gel pack for a period of 20-30 seconds at medium setting, check for desired temperature, and microwave again, as needed</li> <li>apply to the affected area</li> </ol> </p>