Our ALTEC Contour Compression can be used for both targeted COLD and HOT therapy with compression and always stays flexible. You can relieve knee pain and discomfort during all your recovery stages. The ALTEC Contour Compression is designed to hold enough energy to be clinically effective and also offers comfort and mobility. INTENDED USE: For pain relief from acute & chronic injuries, reduction of swelling and alleviation of muscles cramps and soreness, enhance blood circulation, loosen tissues and relax muscles.

Pro Level Treatment:

Accelerates post workout recovery
Reduces muscle inflamamation, pain and soreness
Clinically ideal for post surgery Icing
Acceleartes warmup
Improves range of motion and muscle flexibility
Enhances blood circulation

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] When to use COLD Therapy? Ice is the recommended treatment for acute injuries such as an ankle sprain or after activities that aggravate a chronic injury, such as shin splints. - It is especially helpful to reduce swelling and control pain. Ice is most effective when it is applied early and often for the first 48 hours. - Icing a strained muscle can decrease inflammation and numb pain in the area. Icing is effective at reducing pain and swelling because the cold constricts blood vessels and decreases circulation to the area. -Use cold therapy for short periods of time, several times a day. Do not use COLD therapy more than 15 minutes at a time. More time spent icing, does not mean more relief, it only causes nerve, tissue, and skin damage The icing should never be painful or make the skin turn white. Be sure, the skin returns completely back to normal before reapplying. Intervals of 3-4 hours between re-icing is recommended. You can elevate the affected area for best results The physiological effects of icing are reduction of inflammation/ swelling and pain reduction. Icing causes constriction in the vessels, which decreases the blood flow to the area. It also slows down the conduction of the pain sensation in the nerves. As the ice pack is removed, the body reflexively dilates the vessels, causing blood to rush back to the body part. Therefore, the result of icing is vasopumping, which has been shown to be most effective in moving fluids and reducing inflammation. -After exercise, ice is the best choice for muscle recovery or a chronic injury because it discourages the onset of swelling and pain. When to use HOT Therapy? Heat is the recommended treatment for Chronic injuries. Chronic injuries differ from acute injuries. They usually develop slowly because a body part is being overused or because an acute injury has healed improperly. Pain from a chronic injury may not be constantly bothersome, but it can come and go in the form of soreness or dull pain. Heat increases circulation and raises skin temperature. For these reasons, it should not be applied to acute injuries, or injuries that show signs of inflammation. Heat is great for sore muscles and joint pain, which are typical of chronic injuries. Athletes with chronic injuries should apply heat before exercise to increase flexibility and to stimulate blood flow to the area. Regularly heating before a practice or game can also help with avoiding stiffness as warm-ups transition into performance. This will also loosen up the muscles to avoid injury or soreness. Heating a sore or injured muscle increases blood flow and metabolic activity which leads to a loosening of muscle tissue. Warming an injured area relaxes stiffness and relieves pain in aching joints, such as those affected by arthritis. Heat therapy works by improving circulation and blood flow to a particular area due to increased temperature. Increasing the temperature of the afflicted area even slightly can soothe discomfort and increase muscle flexibility. Heat therapy can relax and soothe muscles and heal damaged tissue. Never apply heat more than 15 minutes at a time nor while sleeping. Be careful not to burn yourself.

Specification

Made for and can be used on: Upper Body: Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, Biceps & Triceps Lower Body: Ankle, Calf, Shin, Knee, Quads, Hamstrings, Quads & Adductors Material : Ultra light Neoprene, Nylon & Velcro Size: Unisex Free Size Instructions for Use: The ALTEC Contour Compression consists of two components. a) Multi Compression Wrap b) COLD / HOT Reusable Contour Gel 1) For COLD therapy, freeze the Contour Gel in a deep freezer. For HOT therapy, heat the Contour Gel in a microwave. For more details, kindly read the instructions on the reverse side of the COLD / HOT Reusable Contour Gel. Please read the WARNINGS as well. DO NOT PUT the Multi Compression Warp into the Freezer nor into the microwave. 2) Insert the COLD / HOT Reusable Contour Gel into the Multi Compression Wrap pocket and secure with the velcro. 3) With the COLD / HOT Reusable Contour Gel inserted into the Multi Compression Wrap, firmly secure the ALTEC Contour Compression on the targeted area you wish to treat. 4) Firmly strap the wrap with the lower strap first , then the middle and lastly the top strap. 5) After the ALTEC Contour Compression is firmly strapped on the target area, gently squeeze the GEL towards the treatment area to ensure targeted therapy. 6) For treatment times. please read the instructions on the reverse side of the COLD / HOT Reusable Contour Gel

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