The Therapeutic Role of
Cold, Heat and Compression
Relieves Sprains, Strains, & Tears
Speeds Recovery
Cold, Heat & Compression
ThermoActive is a convenient, reimbursed bracing system with ThermoTherapy built-in. ThermoTherapy (cold and heat with compression) can improve outcomes and reduce cost.
Physiological Effects of Cold
- Cold is the natural analgesic for pain relief4,5
- Relieves inflammation and swelling1-3
- Reduces edema1-3
- Relieves sprains, strains and tears of muscles, ligaments & tendons
- Relieves muscle spasms
- Helps recovery4
Physiological Effects of Heat
- Provides an analgesic effect for pain relief4,5
- Increases circulation to help remove debris and waste products
- Increases oxygen and nutrients to the area which promotes healing
- Increases cellular metabolism
- Increases capillary permeability
- Increases muscle & connective tissue extensibility to facilitates stretch
- Relieves muscle spasms
Compression Tailors ThermoTherapy to the Individual
- Uniform fit with Patient Control
- Provides 360˚ Joint or Muscle Contact with ThermoTherapy
- Provides stability
- Promotes alignment
“Most beneficial is the compression the units provide that helps to decrease and control the swelling post-operatively.”