It is commonly known that hot and cold compression therapy works in a number of ways to alleviate pain and reduce swelling from injuries or post-surgery. There are many approaches to hot and cold compression therapy and many products that will fit your needs.

Cold therapy units are designed to apply cold compression therapy to the wrist, shoulder, elbow, back, ankle and the hip/groin areas. One design in particular - the "Game Ready System" - arrives with a number of wraps in various shapes and sizes.

A cooling vest is a great way to keep surgeons cool during procedures and is also a good remedy for athletes. Some cold therapy units can provide relief for poor circulation, chronic pain and swelling after an operation procedure.

Systems that apply compression to a wound or a particular area of the body come in the form of compression therapy units like the Multi 3 Sequential Compressing Device. This unit is for home or clinic use and applies adjustable pressure that is quiet and maintenance-free. Compression garments are also available, made of polyurethane and can be fitted to a connector hose.

Ice units such as freezers/cubers/flakers can be purchased in a variety of shapes and sizes. Flake ice machines provide air-cooled, irregular pieces of ice -- and there are mobile chilling units that feature closed-cell foam insulation and stainless steel construction.

Hot and cold therapy units have been proven to reduce pain and inflammation and increase quality of care. They're durable and convenient and are perfect additions to your clinic or office.

You no longer have to tear up rags to heat them in the oven or freeze them in the freezer. New technology for hot and cold packs now makes it possible for you to choose from items such as Hydrocollator Hot Pacs that provides moist, soothing heat and are made from washable, terry knit weave. SensaFlex Hot and Cold Compresses are washable and can be stored in the freezer.

Hydrocollators are units that control the temperature of your hot/cold compression therapy items. No plumbing is required for these units - they use electricity. Also available are lotion warmers that keep your massage lotion at a comfortable temperature.

Nothing is as soothing as paraffin baths to relieve both pain and stress. Paraffin bath tanks are available in stationary and mobile units and offer an effective method to increase the circulation of your patients and speed their recovery. You can order pairs of Thera-Band paraffin bath booties and gloves -- they're washable and come with Velcro closures.

Accessories for your hot/cold compression therapy items include various wraps, garments and pads. You can order Chattanooga Hydrocollator Hot Pacs that provide up to 30 minutes of heat relief. The covers are washable and have closures that prevent them from coming unwrapped when in use.

Hot/cold compression therapy is an essential part of your patients' recovery -- and you can provide them with the very best products available by choosing from the wide variety and price of items for your clinic or office.