About Elasto-Gel Hot & Cold Foot & Ankle Wrap
This wrap provides hot/cold therapy to the ankle and foot for minor sprains and strains. The wrap is "L" shaped which allows the user to have the product cover partial foot and ankle or turned so the entire foot is covered. When heated the wrap offers moist heat therapy and when used cold, the product provides soothing cold therapy without causing trauma to the skin or nerves.
Key Benefits and Features
- Retains temperature for 20 - 40 minutes per application.
- Remains soft and flexible even at -20F.
- Held comfortably in place with hook and loop strap that is 2" X 27".
- Easy to use and reusable.
- Will not leak if punctured.
- Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Elasto-Gel Hot & Cold Foot & Ankle Wrap FAQ's
How to use this product for cold therapy?
- Place gel pack in freezer for 2 hours or more.
- Remove pack from freezer and place inside the cloth cover.
- Close compartment and apply compression wrap as shown and secure by attaching the elastic strap.
- Remains flexible after frozen.
Gel pack will maintain cold therapy for 30-60 minutes. It is best to keep an extra gel pack in the freezer to replace the original that is in use when it is no longer cold. The pack may remain in freezer until next use.
How to use this product for hot therapy?
- Heat in cloth cover.
- Fold the pack in half. Heat in microwave for 20 seconds on each side. Unfold the pack and refold in the other direction. Heat in the microwave for an additional 20 seconds on each side. This will improve uniform heating throughout the entire pack. For additional warmth, heat in 10 second increments. NOTE – DO NOT MICROWAVE EACH SIDE LONGER THAN 20 SECONDS AT A TIME TO AVOID BREAKING OR OVERHEATING GEL PACK.
- Remove pack from microwave and wait for one minute before applying to skin.
- Apply compression wrap as shown by attaching the elastic strap.
Gel pack will maintain hot therapy for 20-30 minutes. When pack is no longer hot, reheat in microwave at 10 second increments until desired temperature is reached. The gel pack may be stored at room temperature. Test after each 10 second increments.
How do you clean the wraps?
Remove the outside cover and hand wash in cold water and mild soap. Hang up to dry. Wipe the white inner cover with a damp (not wet) cloth using mild soap or disinfectant. Allow the product to fully air dry before continuing to use.
