| Model: Knee Ice Pack The ice pack is the best means to control pain and inflammation associated with many different kinds of knee injuries. These products have greatly improved over the years in both construction and effectiveness. The classic old hot water bottle that was filled with ice and water has been replaced with more advanced and efficient products designed to better treat knee pain and swelling, Today's knee ice pack is designed to apply cold at a safe temperature for 20 minutes without causing any type of cryo burn. Today's products provide better results and enhanced safety with repeated use. How does a knee ice pack work? The body produces prostaglandin at the site of a knee injury which is responsible for producing knee pain. The more prostaglandin that is formed, the more pain felt in return. Ice works by directly reducing the amount of prostaglandin formed thereby reducing the sensation of pain. Knee ice pack products also provide compression which assists the body in reducing the amount of swelling formed at the site of injury. While swelling is part of the body's natural mechanism for transporting cells to the injured area responsible for tissue restoration. Too much edema can prolong the healing process and thus keep an injured athlete sidelined for a longer period of time. While ice can be used for both acute and chronic knee injuries, the sooner the ice can be applied following an initial injury the more control one has over reducing the severity of the pain and swelling associated with the degree of the injury. Why not use just a bag of ice? The biggest reason is that the temperature cannot be controlled and therefore can cause additional tissue damage if left on too long. The second reason not to use a homemade knee ice pack is that the colder temperature can cause a cryo burn which is painful. In addition, a bag of ice typically melts in 30-45 minutes whereas one of our products provides a convenient method to applying cold without all of the messy cleanup. Our models are also better for post surgical use because they do not generate condensation like other varieties. Choosing the right knee ice pack can be difficult. Any product that delivers greater than half an hour of cold usually has chemical-based gels that keep the product colder for longer. Studies show that icing longer than thirty minutes is not any more beneficial than using ice for 15-20 minutes. Because they are colder, they greatly increase the chance of causing a cryo burn to the skin. These products are typically hard when they first come out of the freezer and are often difficult to mold to the contours of the knee for effective use. Our products deliver cold temperature-safe cold in a controlled manner which is why they are used by hospitals, physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other sports medicine professionals. The common acronym R.I.C.E. is still the best rule of thumb for the immediate treatment of injuries and ice application. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (R.I.C.E.) is very effective in the initial onset of many different types of knee injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions. The use of a knee ice pack following an injury or a workout can assist in the recovery process, and help prevent the many overuse injuries from becoming more serious. An ounce of prevention can really go a long way for a young athlete, and a proper cool-down is just as important as a proper warm-up. Below is the pulldown menu for choosing a knee ice pack. The two choices have red prices in the pulldown menu; the second selection will appear in the checkout but will not affect the your purchase - ignore it. Change the quantity for the item being ordered by increasing the quantity under the "Select" column - ignore the large "Quantity" field on the left side of the page above the item description menus. | 
