I had a Rotator Cuff and Bicep tendon repair a week ago. I was provided with an electric ice machine by my health insurance for the first 2 weeks but knew I would need the ice beyond that so purchased this cold wrap. Well the machine is not working so I started to use the wrap in it's place after one week. I am amazed at how well it ices my shoulder, I think it gets to the painful spots better than the electric machine! It just seems it is easier to adjust, I will say it is probably good to have another person help with the initial set up as the Velcro is quite tough to move especially a I can only use my left hand for that right now. Yes the ice packs are quite stiff when first out of the freezer but soon mold to your shoulder and stay cold for a good long while. They are frozen again in a few hours which is perfect as I am supposed to use ice every 2 hours. I have no complaints, the material against your skin is very soft and it is easy to move around while wearing it. I don't think you could want for a better shoulder wrap and I would buy it again. Well done Ubertherm! 1/11/2018 - Just an update Ubertherm are very customer friendly and contacted me via email to see how things were going. I did have a problem with the lining it had frayed in one corner, they very kindly replaced it even though it didn't affect how it was being used. Thank you Ubertherm! Also I need to wash the wrap as something got on the ice pack and then on the wrap! I washed it on a delicate cycle in the mesh laundry bag and then dried on delicate....came out looking as good as new!
I injured my shoulder and icing helps me tremendously with lessening the pain and inflammation. After I grew tired of holding a frozen ice pack against my rotator cuff, I started looking for an ice shoulder wrap. I tried and returned two different brands before I ordered this one from Ubertherm.
Pros:
- It has no under arm strap, which makes it a lot more comfortable than other shoulder wraps I’ve tried. The previous shoulder wraps both had an underarm strap that cut uncomfortably into my arm pit. Also, no under arm strap means you don’t need to lift your arm to put it on, which makes it easier to use after injury.
- You can adjust the icing area pressure with the sewn-on tension straps. It becomes snug where I tighten them and I like being able to add pressure where I want it. There is one on the arm and one near the neck.
- It came with an extra lengthening strap for people with larger upper bodies.. I don’t need that, but I use the extra strap to add extra compression over my rotator cuff. The tighter you pull this wrap the colder it feels.
- The gel pack is easy to remove and put back in. I bend it into a curve shape before putting it on and that helps it form to the curve of my shoulder. Once it thaws a little you can further mold it to a great fit.
- My shoulder feels nicely cold after use but I don’t get that uncomfortable stinging or freezing-your-skin-off sensation.
- Very high quality. Seems like it will last for a long time.
Cons:
If you need it for both shoulders you need to buy one for your left shoulder and one for your right shoulder. A bit on the heavy side, but worth it because the cold lasts and the wrap isn’t flimsy.
Overall I’m glad I found this one and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great way to cool down their shoulder.
My right shoulder has been hurting lately, in which I used another brand's shoulder wrap, but it didn't help with the pain. I gave Ubertherm's shoulder cold wrap a try and my pain has gone away completely each time after putting it on and relaxing it for 20-25 minutes. This product works wonders and I would highly recommend it to anyone suffering from shoulder pain. I have used this product going on 3 days now, and my shoulder is feeling so good right now. Last week, I was miserable and having a hard time typing with my right hand because of the shoulder pain. If you are hesitant about getting this cold wrap after trying other shoulder cold wraps/braces/ice packs that have failed you.....don't be! This shoulder wrap really works as advertised and the ice pack does not burn your skin at all; it alleviated my pain almost instantly after putting it on. While you're sitting down on the couch relaxing, place the flat ice pack in the pouch and put the shoulder wrap on you. You will not be disappointed. I will definitely try the knee brace for the cooler months and after doing my leg work outs. Great job Ubertherm; I am your number 1 fan and an advocate supporter!
This wrap is a lifesaver. Had rotator cuff surgery a couple weeks back and had been using an immobile cooling system to treat the pain and swelling. Got this with the thought that I needed something that would allow me to move around and live my life while also treating the shoulder.
It's very comfy and easy to put on. The cooling pack itself fits in easily and is shielded just enough to prevent it from being too cold on your shoulder. Can be easily worn while walking around and doing activities. HIGHLY recommend.
Great material and construction. Glad that they labeled the ice pack “shoulder” because I have the elbow model as well and they are similar in size but not exactly. I usually fold the Velcro to shape my shoulder before I put it on because it’s too awkward unless you have help. Worth it!
Feature Product
- HOW IT WORKS. Research shows that cooling without freezing is the trick to your body healing faster. Overdoing it can lead to cellular injury, nerve damage, and brittle injury-prone muscles and tendons. New patent pending layered conduction pocket provides gradual, safe, precision cooling just above that painful freezing point.
- WHO IS IT FOR. Soothing Relief from: shoulder surgery pain, tendinitis, bursitis, and orthopedic pain. Superb after-sports icing for athletes and following physical therapy.
- WHAT TO EXPECT. übertherm cold therapy products are made of the very finest materials and incorporate a precision conduction pocket that is found in no other product. Cooling is gradual, soothing, and sting-free. Provides powerful compression. Simple to self-apply. Made to last for years.
- HOW TO USE. Since übertherm cold products don't overdo it you can wear the cold wrap as often and as long as you want for relief of pain and inflammation. Most people do about 20-25 minutes twice daily. Must be worn directly on skin or over a thin top. Not for use during activity. Increase compression to add intensity to cooling.
- LONG-LASTING COLD. The übertherm cold gel pack has multiple chambers filled with a proprietary high-performance gel that retains cold for up to an hour but stays semi-flexible when frozen.
Description
ÜBERTHERM SHOULDER COMPRESSION WRAP Using a patent-pending composite pocket material that slows the rate of cooling, übertherm cold therapy products protect you from the harsh effects of ice-cellular injury, nerve damage, brittle injury-prone muscles and tendons-while retaining the soothing, anti-inflammatory, pain-reducing effects of cooling. Even a short ice burn can worsen inflammation, so we keep the cooling just above that painful freezing point. You get all of the good and none of the bad. Cooling without freezing is the trick to your body healing faster. The übertherm shoulder wrap is specially designed with cold compression features that can replace your old shoulder wrap, bandage, or ice pack. The gel ice pack makes it comfortable to wear even for long-term use! Wear this cold wrap for relief from shoulder surgery pain, tendinitis, bursitis, and orthopedic pain. Superb after-sports icing for athletes and following physical therapy.
The Ubertherm cold wrap was the perfect solution for my shoulder pain. It makes if very easy to get quick relief from the pain and swelling in my shoulder. The shoulder is a difficult joint to get an ice pack to stick to and Ubertherm has the solution. The wrap is well crafted and the ice packs provided are good quality.
Almost as good as the PT icing machine! The arm band is a little large for a small frame but the adjustments make it a much better fit than the one I received after surgery. The cold insert is very comfortable and stays consistently cold for over an hour. I bought an extra cold pack but it wasn't necessary because it will be cold again when you need it. I would recommend this to anyone.
It seems to be working. I like the fact that it goes deeper than a regular ice pack. It seems to help with muscles and shoulder pain. The fit is great. I have no problems with it so far.
Ubertherm has a very well made product that functioned exactly as described. I bought the shoulder and knee gel packs for my elderly mother because she could not handle the typically intense cold temperature when normal gel packs are first applied. She was totally able to handle the gradual temperature release of the Ubertherm gel packs as described and they performed perfectly. Excellent and easy customer support. They actually answer the phone and respond quickly to email should you have a question.
Love, love, love. The cold is not burning yet it provides adequate coolness to decrease the inflammatory process. Definitely would buy again.
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