TheraICE Elbow & Knee Ice Pack for Injuries Compression Sleeve, Reusable Gel Cold Pack for Knee, Elbow, Ankle, Calf - Flexible Cold Wrap Recovery for Meniscus, ACL, MCL, Pain Relief (L)

Love this type of ice pack and have both for knees/arms and hands/wrists. Can be used in other areas and be used heated but be careful because the edges get hotter than the gel areas. I use on my knee replacements, sides of hips and arthritic hands. I would buy them again. They’re getting a lot of use.

Knees have never felt better. “Ice” blast offers snug compression. No need for cloth buffer. Apply direct to skin. Do not submerge in water.

I started icing due to swelling around my knees due to inflammation from arthritis. My first ice packs were very malleable and remained cold a long time but they had a single wrap-around strap that connected by a plastic buckle and that buckle always bit into the back of my knees- quite uncomfortable. So I started trying out others without plastic buckles and with double straps. But the the first two types had stiffer square gel packs that created creases when wrapped around my knees. Unlike the other knee ice packs which need to be wrapped around, these TheraICE gels pull on. I am delighted to avoid the hassle of Velcro sticking to the wrong places. Even more important, the soft gel in TheraICE is always pliable. As I mentioned I tried some others that were square pieces and even with soft skin-side material, when tightening them, sharp folds resulted and felt uncomfortable. That doesn’t happen with the TheraICE. They pull on smoothly and remain totally flexible. It’s possible they don’t remain cold as long as some others, but they rechill in just a few hours and for me, that works out well. I haven’t tried the heat option so can’t speak to that, but of 4 different ice packs I have tried, these get my highest rating.

I struggle with tendinitis in my elbows. Consequently, I have struggled with ways to use post-workout cold therapy to help heal and ease pain. Elastic bandages and awkward cold packs were my go-to before these - which always sucked. A total pain in the butt. Not these. Freeze them, slide them on and let the healing begin. Pros: ease of use. Quality product. Cons: a bit expensive. They don’t seem to stay cold as long as a traditional ice pack. But that’s ok, they come in a pair. Take one off, put a new one on. Easy. Highly recommended.

I purchased the LARGE size. I’m 71” tall and weigh around 230 lbs. I purchased these for multiple usages on my body. For my calf’s to feet areas they fit great. For my knee area they also fit great. I have tennis elbow and for my arm area, the Large size is slightly too big. However, they still are effective to alleviate inflammation. I just need to be cognizant of mitigation any unnecessary movement with my arms. These are absolutely great to have even if you don’t yet have physical issues. I plan on purchasing a second double pack (size medium) within the next 30 days so I can ice multiple parts of my body simultaneously. These get very cold, very quickly. So, I suggest wearing a light particle of clothing over the area(s) you’re going to be applying these onto.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: These are the first my husband has tried but he loves them and they really make his elbows less achy after workouts Stays cold: They are VERY cold and stay cold for a good amount of time Size: The size is true to size

I've been using these for a knee, recovering from meniscus surgery. like all gel packs, they don't stay cold as long as I'd like. But the ability to slide it on with a compression fit is just great. I've been alternating 2 of these with another cold wrap, wish I'd ordered 4 instead of 2. Really I'd love it if they stayed cold longer, but a set of 4 mitigates the gel's characteristics.

I like the ease of the on and off without having to wrap it to stay on. It stays up even when you’re walking around. The compressive effect is also a plus. However, it does not stay cold for longer than 10-15 minutes.