Knee Ice Wraps

There are five different types of ice wraps covered here and you can compare models, read reviews and find the best one for you:

1. Ice Bags: Simply fill with ice/water and apply.  Reusable material bag
2. Compression/Ice Packs: Combine ice therapy with compression
3. Reusable Ice/Heat Packs: Choose between cold or heat therapy
4. Instant Ice Packs: Perfect for out and about. No prep time
5. Cryocuff: Top of the range ice therapy. Particularly good after knee surgery

To find out more how cold therapy works, visit the Ice Treatment section.

1. Ice Bags

Ice bags can be filled with ice cubes, crushed ice or cold water. The pleated design allows the bag to easily conform to the shape of your knee (or other limb) so you get the benefit of the ice where you need it most.

The cap means you don’t have to worry about leaking as the ice melts – you get the benefit of the cold without getting soggy! They are reusable and extremely economical and come in a whole range of designs.

Average user ratings for ice bags are 4.8/5 and prices start as little as $5/£3. Here are some options to get you started. #CommissionsEarned from Amazon on qualifying purchases

2. Combined Compression/Ice Therapy

You can also get knee ice wraps that provide compression as well as cold therapy thus gaining the advantage of two elements of PRICE at the same time.

They are especially useful if you are moving around or if you are struggling to keep your knee ice wrap in the right place. These styles have velcro straps so you can control the amount of compression.

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3. Reusable Hot/Cold Packs

These are another great type of knee ice wrap and have the added advantage that they can be used hot or cold, depending on what you are wanting. If you want to use them as a knee ice wrap, simply place them in the freezer for a couple of hours.

Good quality versions are mouldable even when frozen so they fit well and they stay cold for longer than regular ice packs. The quality of the pack material varies affecting comfort and durability, so make sure you choose a good brand. Most of these can also be heated up in the microwave if you prefer using heat rather than ice. #CommissionEarned from Amazon on qualifying purchases

4. Instant Ice Packs

5. Cryo Cuff Knee Ice Wrap System

What Next?

Knee ice wraps are just one way to reduce pain and swelling. For other great treatment options, visit the knee treatment section.

If you want some help working out what is wrong with your knee, visit the diagnosis section.

Page Last Updated: 11/11/21
Next Review Due: 11/11/23

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