Southwest Technologies Elasto-Gel™ Hot/Cold Wrap 9" x 24", Re-Usable, Not Leak if Punctured.
Southwest Technologies Inc. is the manufacturer of Elasto-Gel™ therapy products. Elasto-Gel™ products can be used for either hot or cold therapy and will not leak if punctured. When heated, products provide moist therapy heat and when used cold, products provide soothing cold without causing trauma to the skin or nerves. In addition, when used cold, the products remain soft and flexible even at -20ºF. The products will not dry out, become hard or change form and are re-usable. The products have the ability to conform to all contoured areas and move with patient movement. Products are covered with a four-way stretch material that allows maximum conformity, heat transfer and comfort.
The universal Elasto-Gel product, these wraps are designed for all sorts of body parts, places and pain, and they can be used as moist heat or a cold compress.
For sprains, bruises, or strains, it is recommended to use the cold compress to reduce swelling and inflammation.
To treat soreness, it is recommended to use heat to sooth the surrounding muscles.