Common Questions
Can I walk with my ActiveWrap Foot Wrap? Answer:
YES…around the house. Simply remove the pouch
underneath the arch and you have full flexibility of
movement during treatment for Ankle, Achilles or
injuries to the top side of the foot. Our knee/leg
wrap also allows freedom of basic movement without
slipping but is not designed for use during a
workout.
How long do the packs stay cold ?
Answer: ActiveWrap packs are designed to keep
the optimally desired cold at the foot (between 40
to 50 degrees) for over 20 mintues when applied.
This is a built in safety component of our ice
packs. The standard recommended treatment time is
15'. Ice packs claiming to stay cold for several
hours at a time are generally chemical based and
reach temperatures that can be harmful to the skin
and underlying tissue. Remember a colder pack does
not mean a quicker recovery.
How do I clean my wrap?
Answer: A simple fresh water rinse and
hang dry will keep your wrap clean for years to
come.
We use ice cubes and an elastic wrap in the
gym…why should we use ActiveWrap?
Answer: Why did we switch from horse drawn
carriages to automobiles? Modern materials and
efficiency. Ice is often hard and sharp resulting in
discomfort when compressed against the skin. This
leads to an individual having to reduce the pressure
of wrapping the joint to tolerate a typical
treatment. The ActiveWrap allows for a snug–fit
combining maximum compression and direct cold
coverage to any painful area. ActiveWrap is easy to
apply for any age athlete and will save your
facility money in the long term with countless
re-usable applications. Ice bags tear and cost money
along with the elastic wraps or plastic that is used
to secure the ice to the body. Gym facilities will
further reduce the chance of dripping water on the
floor reducing liability risks within the gym by
using ActiveWrap.
Tips for using hot and cold therapy
Dont wait for an injury to incorporate ice into your
training routine. Prevent overuse and typical
inflammatory injuries by icing down after each
workout for 15 minutes. Your cool down phase of
training is just as important as a proper warm–up.
Do not sleep with an ice pack on your body. Cold
therapy and use of ActiveWrap should be no longer
than 15' at a time. Do not lay directly as to apply
your body weight on an ice pack.
Ice during travel by keeping an ice pack or two at
the gym and a couple at home. Most gymnastic
facilities will provide freezer storage where you
can place your handy “black ice packs” in your
ActiveWrap drawstring carry pouch equipped with your
name. This will save hours of time each week by
allowing you or your child to ice down (without the
mess in the car)when traveling. Best of all, it will
help prevent lost hours in the gym by assisting in
the prevention of many inflammatory injuries.
If you use the ice and cold therapy alot, it is a
good idea to give your skin a rest from time to time
to prevent any chance of skin irritation. A thin
paper towel is always good between cold and direct
skin contact.
