This is the fourth cool cuff system I've used since injuring my shoulder in a lifting accident.
The Glacier is the quietest motor while running. The cooler keeps the water / ice combo the coldest and longest. I've been using 7 small (8 oz) water bottles, frozen, then filling the ice to the very top, finally filling it with tepid water. This setup can last up to 12 hours running continuously.
Now, onto suggested improvements. The cuff- let's think this thru please. We have a cuff being placed onto an injured shoulder. It's almost impossible to wrap the smaller section around the biceps/ tricep without being a contortionist. Perhaps having a snap option or a cuff to slide your arm into?!?
The longer elastic wrap for then shoulder joint itself is a good thought... until the Velcro section gets caught on something as you twist you body to get it into position. Add it having to wear this cuff in conjunction, and you wind up having to remove everything and start all over. Either make specific sizing that can be snapped around the shoulder, or anticipate ongoing complaints.
Lastly- the tubing has to be in a very finicky position to get cold water instilled into the cuff. That's aggravating when you're already in pain or postop and fighting to get the cold therapy into action.
AWESOME way to do cold therapy. Simple easy to use lasts all day without having to change ice.
First off I want to say that the Polar Care Glacier is a very well built cooler. My sister-in-law had the same exact one and it went through 4 outher peoples surgeries as well as my own. I tried to save a few dollars and ordered a different one off Amazon first. It had great reviews, but boy was that a mistake. It was so cheap looking that I sent it back before trying it. I went ahead and purchased the same one as my sister-in-laws and couldn't be happier. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
I called in to put my order in with only the product number of my old unit, The gentleman that answered the phone was very courteous and helpful same as they were the first time when i had to order an accessory for my unit, staff is very helpful and they take the time to explain everything up front as in what you will be receiving, how much you are getting billed and when will you get it, and everything was on point, this is definitely a good company to do business with, and i definitely recomend it
The breg polar arrived fast and worked great. I truly recommend it.