Who Uses the Aqua Relief Hot and Cold Therapy System? Individuals who want more than what a typical cold therapy unit offers to maximize post-surgery comfort and healing or to treat chronic pain.
Why They Love This Product: One system does it all, providing cold or hot water therapy anytime from the convenience of home. The temperature controls and timer make it safe and easy to set up no matter which modality is needed.
(ARS200) Aqua Relief TSystem Overview
Unlike most cold water therapy machines, the Pain Management Technologies Aqua Relief System offers dual hot-cold therapy modalities for at-home use. Cold therapy reduces inflammation, while hot therapy improves blood circulation and soothes muscles and joints.
The Aqua Relief System with dual heat therapy is easy to set up and use. It offers temperature control as well as continuous therapy or timed sessions with auto-shutoff. This cryotherapy unit is compatible with the Universal Knee/Elbow Wrap (TPKNEE) and the brands listed below. The Aqua Relief Therapy System has double-insulated tubing, maintaining cold temperatures longer and giving the treatment area maximum 360-degree contact.
Features and Benefits
- Double Wall Tubing Insulation Keeps the Water Cooler for Longer
- Click-In Tubing for Universal Knee/Elbow Pad (Sold Separately)
- Tubing Is Compatible With Other Brands Without a Couping Converter (See Below)
- Timed Sessions in 15-Minute Increments With Auto-Shut Off
- Continuous Flow Treatment Option
- Interchanges From Cold to Hot Therapy
- Coils Heat Water Within 10 Minutes
- Designed for Treatment at Home
- Adjustable Temperature Settings
- Hot Water Therapy System Improves Blood Circulation
- Cold Therapy Reduces Inflammation
- Leakproof Design
Why Two Therapies?
- Cold Therapy/Cryotherapy restricts blood flow with cold water to reduce inflammation. Cold therapy is often used following surgery or injury in order to prevent further damage.1 Cold water therapy also helps reduce pain by numbing the soft tissue.
- Hot Therapy/Thermotherapy provides heat to relax joints, muscles, and soft tissue. Heat also increases muscle flexibility and improves movement in stiff joints. Heat therapy is applied after cold therapy to improve blood circulation and reduce edema swelling. The increased blood flow oxygenates the injured tissues to support healing. 2
Customizable Settings
- Temperature Control: Choose between hot and cold water therapy with a temperature range from 32° to 110° Fahrenheit, allowing each user to set what feels comfortable.
- Opersation Cycles: Timed sessions in 15-minute increments with auto shutoff or continuous flow sessions may be selected.
Compatible Wraps
Pain Management Technology
- Universal Knee/Elbow Wrap (TPKNEE)
Compatible Brands:
- Arctic Ice
- Aqua Relief
- Polar Vortex
- Ossur Cold Rush
- Polar Active Ice
Indications
Hot therapy may be applied for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Post-surgical recovery following cold therapy
- Tendonitis
- Muscle spasms
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic joint and muscle strains and sprains
- Lactic acid following physical activity
Cold therapy may be applied for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Post-surgical recovery
- Recent injury
- Muscle and joint strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Neuropathy
- Tendonitis
- Tendon inflammation following physical activity
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Should you alternate hot and cold therapy every 15 minutes?
Talk to your healthcare provider about treatment suggestions before using a hot and cold therapy system.
How often should the water be changed?
Empty the water after each session.
What is the maximum therapy time for each session?
Cold water therapy is not to exceed five hours. Hot therapy should not be used for more than eight hours.
Does the universal wrap pad apply directly to the skin?
No, use an insulation barrier such as a stocking, cast padding, or kerlix bandage between the pad and skin.
Does the cold therapy setting require adding ice?
Yes, ice and water are added to the fill line.
How much treatment time passes before the automatic shut-off?
After 60 minutes the automatic shut-off will turn off the machine.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pain Management Technologies
- Product Numbers: ARS200, TPKNEE
- Pump and Wrap Color: Black
- Pump Dimensions
- Length: 9.84 Inches
- Width: 13.39 Inches
- Height: 11.4 Inches
- Weight: 6 Pounds
- Latex Indicator: Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex
- Application: Hot and Cold Therapy Supplies
- HCPCS Code: E0217
- Warranty: 1 Year
Manuals and Documents
User Instructions outline operation instructions, cautions and warnings, and warranty information.
Footnotes
1,2 Wessler, Kirk. "When to use ice or heat on an injury." OSF Healthcare, 27 Jan. 2022. Accessed 25 Apr. 2023.
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