ColPac Cold Therapy
C$0.00 – C$69.48ColPac® Cold Therapy packs are a great solution for emergency treatment of acute injuries and are filled with a nontoxic silica gel that maintains pliability during and after use.
A contusion is an injury that causes damage to blood vessels and leakage of blood and fluids into the surrounding tissues. This type of injury is also more commonly referred to as a bruise. The two primary types of contusion are (a) those affecting the skin and/or muscles , and (b) those affecting bone tissue.
Most contusions are the result of falling , colliding with something or someone or receiving a blow or kick.
Those most at risk of experiencing this type of injury include:
The most typical symptoms of a contusion are:
Your doctor will most likely perform a physical examination of the skin in the region of the bruising. If he or she thinks you may have suffered a bone contusion, an X Ray imaging scan may be requested. It will help to rule out the possibility of a broken bone.
Most contusions (whether of the bone or soft tissue) will resolve on their own. As a result, doctors will treat a contusion by suggesting an R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation) strategy. This will involve:
In most cases, these treatments will successfully resolve the contusion and no additional intervention is necessary.
However, should there be no improvement in symptoms after a few days, you should arrange another visit to your doctor for an additional consultation.
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ColPac® Cold Therapy packs are a great solution for emergency treatment of acute injuries and are filled with a nontoxic silica gel that maintains pliability during and after use.
The Hartmann Deluxe Elastic Bandage Double Length features a breathable cotton body to keep heat build-up to a minimum with no loss of support.
The Mueller Sports Medicine Elastic Bandage is a high quality cotton and elastic bandage. A highly versatile bandage that you can use to treat muscle/ligament strains and sprains as well as bone fractures.
The Mueller Sports Medicine MuellerKold Instant Cold Pack cools just 5 seconds after you start squeezing it. It is ideal for acute sports injuries or other situations that require application of first aid.
The DynaPro Reusable Cold & Hot Compress is a versatile non-toxic compress that you can use for both hot and cold therapies and for treatment of both acute and chronic injuries.
The soft gel of the Mueller Sports Medicine Reusable Cold/Hot Pack can be refrigerated for cold therapy or microwaved for heat therapy.
The DynaPro Health Single Use Instant Cold Pack is an essential part of a first aid kit that will help you start treatment of acute injuries right away.
Calko Woven Elastic Wraps are reinforced bandages offering stretch as well as compression. Useful for treating muscle/ligament strains and tendon sprains, holding hot and cold packs or other bandages in place as well as other therapeutic applications.