I ordered the wraparound brace. Both my PT and I took measurements and consulted the sizing chart, and I ordered the size it recommended. When it came, it was so small that the edges did not even meet when I tried to wrap it around my leg. I had to exchange it for the next larger size. Now that I have the correct size, I do feel like it is a protective brace. The wraparound feature allows me to adjust it to my individual leg. I also have the ability to wear it under looser pants as well as put it over tighter pants more easily.
Had knee replacement surgery and this little machine saved so much swelling from happening!
Effective and pretty simple once you figure out a few things - important to check it out before surgery!
The canister keeps ice & water chilled for several hours - no need to change the water between applications, and no need to disconnect the hose from the canister or the cuff! To empty the cuff, just place the canister on the floor so it’s lower than your knee. That allows you to put on the cuff and adjust the fit. Then place the canister on a tabletop so it’s higher than your knee, and gravity will start to fill the cuff. You then connect the power cord at the top of the canister and it will cycle between filling and emptying the cuff.
A small improvement would be adding an on/off to the power cord.
In all, a very helpful healing aid and good value for the money.
I like how it fits snuggly to my shoulder and keeps the pain controlled after surgery.
Never received this Item, nor a refund, they kept my money
After a very long day of travel, hip replacement surgery, post op recovery, and more travel, I finally got to bed quite late. Within five minutes, I, along with my pajamas and bedding, was soaked in ice water because the Breg hip pad leaked. Supply Physical Therapy did send a mailing label, and upon notification of shipment, claims to have issued a refund. Two days later, that has not appeared on my credit card. At my two-week post op appointment, the provider said this was not the first time he's heard of defective Breg equipment. In my opinion, you will be far better served to buy a couple of ice packs and rotate them through your freezer; this is an over-priced, poorly manufactured item that can cause you major discomfort and inconvenience.
Customer service was excellent when I inquired about the shoulder cuff. The product has meet our needs and was used extensively after shoulder surgery.
Almost all of these bags managed to get a tear in them and leaked. The idea is great, but the material the bags are made out of just doesn't hold up. I'm very disappointed. When they didn't have holes in them, they worked nicely.
This spinal back pad has worked well with the Breg Cube ice machine.....stays cold for hours....but of course not placed directly on the skin. However, I do not recommend the thin sterile
cover that one can purchase to cover the pad.....a waste of money....use a towel.
Highly recommend this company and their products.
This product works great! We used it after my sons surgery. East instructions!
After undergoing a knee replacement over two years ago, I went home from the hospital with my Breg Cube. It was a lifesaver, as I continued to suffer with chronic pain. Unfortunately, I wore it out. Being familiar with the machine, I was happy to see that it was still on the market. Every evening, I sit down to relax with my knee wrapped, and the cold water running through the hose to provide relief. Only wish there was a portable Cube!
Best ice machine ever.
The continuous circulating ice cold water coupled with the compression of the cuff aided in decreasing swelling and inflammation and speed up my recovery
This was the worst ice machine there is no on and off switch you have to unplug and no timer to shut off so if you fall asleep possible to be left on to long which is not a good thing I would not recommend to buy
The Breg Polar Care Cube works great for controlling pain and reducing swelling after my total knee replacement. Price and fast shipping was appreciated.
Product is as advertised. Works well. Recommend for hip replacement surgery recovery.
Got the Polar Wave to help recover from massive rotator cuff tear repair surgery. I am not sure how I would have made it through the first 3 days without this thing. The compression was too much at first on the tender post op site, but after day 2, cold compression was king. Quality of the unit is very high, it’s super easy to use and the shoulder attachment is effective and simple to put on with one hand after a little practice. Straight ice is best (coldest) but 4x 500 ml frozen water bottles fit perfectly and are much easier and faster, especially in the middle of the night. Highly recommend this product at this price.
Had one of these before and loaned it out. Don’t know where it went. Worked great
Terrible customer service . Shoulder cuff never sat comfortably
I wish there were better guidance on what size to order. my doctor used a small Exos splint so I ordered the small unders sleeve and it is absolutely like a tourniquet. So I’ve wasted this money having it sent to me and ended up just ordering something easier off of Amazon for a fraction of the price. The material of this item feels good and I wish I could’ve used it.
The pollar cube works fantastic. This was probably the best thing for my back surgery keeping the pain down.and allowing me to sleep. I’ve had 5 back surgeries used this device to help me recover. You make a great product keep up the good work
We had a polar cube from previous injury but there was a problem with the pad cooling. We ordered this one, which is larger with a better shape to fit the knee. The pad was delivered quickly, and it has been invaluable in recovery from knee surgery.
I used my sterile dressing pad 3 times on the 3rd use it tore in half.
For the price 25 dollars on sale it would be made of better and longer lasting material. I give this sterile pad a 1 star rating
This system works perfect for shoulder surgery !
Great relief from pain and maybe better than medication !
