I am pretty injury prone in different areas and after recently injuring my shoulder in a hang. Having purchased a lot of braces on the past, I am very skeptical. I am a smaller frame and thin build, and this brace fits extremely well. There is an extra strap that looks like it is for larger people as well, but can’t speak to that. Saw reviews and pics where it looked loose and people had said it was unsupportive, but that is definitely not the case. Very secure, able to be modified. A second person might help since I almost pulled out my other arm trying to get it in place, haha. Straps are solid, Velcro is decent quality and in the right spots. I’ve pack iso a good size and holds as well as any gel pack. Supportive with or without it in place, which I had been concerned about. I don’t review much, but this was me was worth letting everyone know about. If you are on the fence, go for it. Read more
This is a must have for recovery from shoulder surgery! I am on my second rotator cuff repair surgery. My first one was a year and a half ago on the right shoulder. I have the ice machine for at home and sleeping but I borrowed someone else’s portable one last year and it was a pain as they only had the ice pack not the wrap so it constantly fell off as I walked around at work. This time I purchased this wrap with an extra ice pack insert. I have worn this twice to be out of the house or more over not tethered to a chair/bed all day. This is the best purchase for recovery and being mobile. It fits nicely and it is very easy to adjust. The ice packs slide in easily and fit the shoulder comfortably. They stay cold well over 30 minutes and are key if you are back at work post operative or just want to go out in public but have ice on the shoulder. It provides good compression as well. I highly recommend this if you need to ice your shoulder especially after surgery when your getting back to work and such! Read more
I ordered this brace to help treat a rotator cuff injury, and overall, it's been a decent solution. Pros: Easy to Fit: It’s simple to adjust the brace to fit your size, and it wears comfortably for extended periods. Ice Treatment Works Well: The cold option seems to work much better, providing effective relief. Cons: Heat Treatment is Brief: When I heat the gel bag in the microwave, it only stays warm for about 5 minutes before returning to room temperature. This limits the effectiveness of the heat therapy. Overall Recommendation: The brace is comfortable and works well for cold treatment, but if you’re looking for prolonged heat therapy, you might need to look elsewhere. Still, I’d recommend it for those focused on icing their injuries. Read more
This has helped my husband immensely! Thank you for a great product. Read more
Most ice pack braces need a lot of fiddling and even then they don't fit quite right. This is an exception to that rule. This brace is very easy to use, but if you have questions, the instructions are clear and you can reach out to the manufacturer with a QR code and get the answers you need. There are multiple ways to adjust the straps on this brace, which ensures that the ice stays where you need it. The straps are easy to use and not at all fussy. They attach by velcro, but are not so long that they dangle. The velcro seems sturdy, although I just received the brace. If I have problems with the velcro in the future, I will update this review. Unlike a lot of ice pack braces, this does not take up a lot of room in your freezer. The flexible ice pack is removable and if you order an extra one, you can switch them out and keep your shoulder cold. (The directions say to keep the ice on your shoulder for no more than 20 minutes and then off for at least an hour. My understanding from a physical therapist is that this is to prevent inflammation.) The ice pack can also be used as a heat pack. The instructions for using it a a heat pack are clear, but the warning that the pack could easily leak if overheated has kept me from trying it as a heat pack. Also, I don't have the patience to check the heat pack every 5 seconds while it is in the microwave. I've been icing my shoulder with various other ice packs and none of them have been as comfortable or as effective as this ice pack brace. Read more
