Polar ProductsPolar Active Ice 3.0 | 9 QT Cold Therapy Ice Machine | Programmable Timer | Universal Rectangular Compression Pad | Cryotherapy Pain Relief System | Ace Bandage Style Compression

The media could not be loaded. If you’ve ever had surgery you know that using ice 20 min on and 20 min off for at the very least 48 hours is a huge key in reducing post-operative pain. It’s almost impossible to do that when there is a mobility issue immediately following surgery and/or relying on someone to do it for you including throughout the night. I purchased this unit recently for an upcoming back surgery. My insurance actually covers renting a unit but a majority of health insurances do not. I was told by the company and my doctor that they don’t have pads for the back. So I started researching affordable units when I came across the Polar Cube. I’m a week post op and this cooling unit controlled my pain and swelling extremely well. It has a programmable timer which I have set for 20 min on and 20 min off. This is a priceless feature! It does all the work for you so you can rest and heal. The unit is whisper quiet as you can hear so it doesn’t disrupt sleep. Instead of using ice which in my opinion would be a mess, we froze 12 bottles of water which my husband rotates out twice a day. He found if he added a few more thin ice packs that he could spread out swapping out the ice packs. So easy, zero mess. I purchased the extra large pad since I wasn’t sure where and how extensive my incision would be. I thought the large pad would also be versatile for future surgery or injury as well. The pad is pretty big and comes with a nice size Velcro band so you can custom fit this right where you need it to go. It stays in place. It’s easy to remove if I need to get up and move around. It’s light weight and easy to move room to room. We live in a 2 story home and my husband quickly moves the unit. Place the pad directly over your clothing and not against your skin. It turns on and it fills with icy water in seconds. When the 20 min is up the unit automatically turns off and the cold water instantly stops, 20 min later it turns back on and the process continues! You can set the timer for many different variations. They offer an extended warranty in case it breaks in the next 3 yrs which I included in my purchase for $33. They will replace the unit if it breaks or if it can’t be fixed. My husband already borrowed it from me for a few hours when he pulled a muscle in his back working outside. He couldn’t believe how helpful it was in reducing the amount of pain he was in and the inflammation. He was moving around with ease by the next day. I would highly recommend this unit!!

This has helped control my pain after a total hip replacement. It is compact and easy to use. The pad is thin and comfortable to rest on, yet effective. It is so easy to refreeze water bottles for the ice. There is no leakage and the pad covers my incision well. I do use another ice pack on my front. During the night just as I am thinking I am feeling more pain, the automatic timer turns on and the icing begins and the pain subsides without anyone having to get up to change the ice. Definitely get one with the automatic timer. Money well spent!

This chiller is very effective and easy to use. With ice , ice packs or a few frozen water bottles, it chills the pad as desired. Rotating after each session back to the freezer makes it easy to sustain. The hose is easy to attach and detach, the controller is easy to manage and it is not too difficult to move the whole thing as needed from room to room. Love it.

I purchased this after being sent home from the hospital after knee surgery. I was in agony and my entire leg from the knee to the toes became horridly edematous. Looking for more constant pain relief than what pills were providing, I searched for an ice water circulating machine. I was pleasantly surprised that the cost was reasonable and ordered this after comparing various ones. I especially appreciate being able to adjust the level of coldness with a remote as well as the remote giving me control over how long the ice water circulates as well as the length of pauses between active circulation. Immobility makes the remote priceless. The pain relief I got was instantaneous AND complete! It gave me the break from constant excruciating pain immediately. The swelling in my leg also began to slowly subside. I used it lying down with my leg elevated on a foam wedge. I also used it sitting in my recliner. At our age of 69 years, we found it super easy to set up and get running. I used it for several weeks and and very happy that I bought this. This is a relatively small size and doesn't weight a lot empty - weighs a bit with ice and water but that can be added once it is in the place you are going to be using it. It is easily portable - just needs an electrical outlet within about 5 feet. I highly recommend purchasing this if you are planning to have any type of orthopedic surgery (although I suspect it would be useful for other types of surgery also.) I also recommend this for chronic pain or injuries. My only suggestion is that if you are the least bit a "larger" person (I weigh 200 lbs. at 5'3") that you get the large "blanket" rather than the knee wrap as with the swelling after surgery I could barely get the edges of the knee wrap to meet to velcro. I certainly wish I had gotten the larger "blanket", but made do until the swelling receded quite a bit and the wrap fit my leg better. Even so, it was an incredible relief. One of the best purchases ever. After reading several questions and reviews I have to add the following: The remote has been improved - you can control the temperature with the new improved programable timer and temperature control remote. You have 4 choices of temperature control. Works fantastic! Direct from their website: "The combination programmable timer & temperature flow control (#DFT) is a direct replacement for the programmable timer (#DTP), which has been discontinued. In addition to custom cold therapy "on" and "off" cycles, this combination remote allows you to adjust the flow of the water through the system, which will in-turn make the water temperature less cold."

Works well. After I started using it, the swelling in my knee went down. My husband tried to use it on his shoulder, but it doesn’t for tight on the shoulder.The pad is that is included is not really for knees and shoulder, but it works. I used it and it did the job. Just doesn’t fit well around shoulders and knees.The thing I did like the most is there are no directions to delete the water out of the tubes when you finish using the unit.I used a cake tester very gently to push the tabs to empty the tubes. If you don’t empty the tubes, they will eventually grow mold.

Después de mi operación de meniscos, me prestaron una máquina similar, de las transparentes que no se programan. Compré esta para tener la mía. Que diferencia! La diferencia en ruido es realmente increíble. Día y noche. Es muy silenciosa. Y el control para programar es muy práctico y cómodo estando en el cable tipo remoto. Muy recomendable.