Ice Packs

Ice packs are used in a type of therapy known as cryotherapy or cold therapy. It is particularly practiced in the treatment of injuries caused in sports where ice can relieve pain, reduce or prevent swelling, cool down tissue temperature and help prevent tissue damage. Common uses for ice packs include relief from sprains, bruises and strains. Ice packs are used in cryotherapy to apply cold, types of ice packs are reusable gel packs, instant ice packs (which work without a fridge or freezer) reusable hold/cold packs, ice wraps, and ice bags. Ice packs are used by nurses, doctors, and physiotherapists during cryotherapy therapy.