gel ice packs for injuries by kinetic labs (2 pack) - flexible ice pack for injury 9.5" x 4.5" - reusable ice packs for knees shoulder head neck ankle wrist elbow arm foot headaches surgery (regular) kinetic labs <p><b>effects</b><p>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><p><p>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><p><p>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><p><p>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><p>cold therapy<ol><li>keep the gel pack in the freezer for at least 2 hours</li><li>apply the frozen ice pack to the affected area for 20 minutes</li></ol><p><p>heat therapy<p><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>apply to the affected area</li></ol><p><p><i>in the microwave<p></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, if needed</li><li>apply to the affected area</li></ol>