It is designed specifically for the shoulder. Comfortable wrap-around pads hold the cryo-packs in place. The pads attach via velcro - so they are easy to apply, even for people who have recently had surgery. The cryo-packs are re-usable - simply throw them in the freezer and they are ready to go again.

Do not be confused by off-the-shelf store brands: These cryo packs are medical-grade, and carefully designed to provide soothing cryotherapy to your body.

Frequently asked questions:

• What is the difference between the DuraKold system and the PolarCare Cub?
  Durakold is a simple cold-pack cryotherapy system. It can be used for many applications, including sprains, arthritis, and after surgery. It consists of re-usable cold packs that are placed in the freezer. The PolarCare Cub is our top-of-the-line cryotherapy system used by many doctors and hospitals. It operates via a pump that recirculates ice-water through a pad applied to the joint.
  
  

• How should I decide between the two?
  

  System:	Useful for:
  DuraKold	minor sprains recurrent injuries minor orthopedic surgery, such as subacromial decompression for bone spurs in the shoulder joint-specific - different wraps for different joint
  PolarCare Cub	moderate/severe sprains outdoor/playing field use (ice + water is more readily available than a refrigeration unit needed to freeze cold packs) major orthopedic surgery, eg. extensive subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair multi-joint use - single multi-use wrap can be used for multiple different joints

  
  
• What is the difference between the DuraKold and a "store-bought" ice pack?
  While they operate on a similar principle, the DuraKold packs are higher grade - they are designed for sale to professionals in the medical community. Yes, there is a difference in the quality of products sold "to the public" and those sold to the "medical community"! (that's part of our whole philosophy here at JointHealing.Com - providing the public access to items previously unavailable to them) In addition, the wrap-on pads (which are not available with store brands) help keep the cold pack in place much more effectively and comfortably than an ace wrap (which most people use to keep store-brand packs in place).

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