Cold and Hot Therapy Packs and Units
Cold and hot therapy products for hospitals, surgery centers, rehabilitation and clinical procurement - reusable gel packs, instant cold packs, moist heat packs and circulating cold therapy units from DJO (Aircast Cryo/Cuff, DonJoy Iceman), Breg (Polar Care), Chattanooga (ColPac, Hydrocollator), Medline and McKesson. Available in clinical and anatomical sizes, in single-use and reusable constructions, and in powered circulating systems for post-surgical programs. Cold packs, hot packs and cryotherapy units support pain, swelling and rehabilitation protocols. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Cold and Hot Therapy for Pain, Swelling and Rehabilitation Programs
Cold and hot therapy products deliver cold or heat across joints and soft tissue for pain, swelling and rehabilitation protocols. Hospitals, surgery centers and rehabilitation clinics stock instant cold packs, reusable gel packs, moist heat packs and powered circulating cold therapy units. This section groups the therapy formats stocked across the orthopedics and bracing catalog.
Cold and Hot Therapy Formats Stocked
- Instant cold packs - Single-use pouches that chill on activation, stocked in junior and standard sizes for first aid kits, training rooms and field use with no refrigeration needed.
- Reusable gel packs - Flexible cold and hot-and-cold gel packs in clinical and anatomical shapes for knee, shoulder, cervical and back, stocked from Chattanooga (ColPac), Medline and McKesson.
- Moist heat packs - Chattanooga Hydrocollator packs and heat units in standard, cervical and oversize formats for rehabilitation and physical therapy departments.
- Circulating cold therapy units - Powered systems including Aircast Cryo/Cuff, DonJoy Iceman and Breg Polar Care that pump chilled water through anatomical wraps for post-surgical programs. Replacement pads and wraps stocked separately.
- Cold therapy wraps - Gel packs combined with compression wraps for knee, shoulder and ankle, stocked in reusable configurations.
Cold and Hot Therapy Formats Available
| Format | Common Sizes | Representative Brands | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant cold pack | Junior, standard | Medline, McKesson | Single-use activated pouch |
| Reusable gel pack | Quarter through oversize, anatomical | Chattanooga ColPac | Flexible gel, freeze or warm and reuse |
| Moist heat pack | Standard, cervical, oversize | Chattanooga Hydrocollator | Bentonite filling for moist heat units |
| Circulating cold therapy unit | Anatomical pads | Aircast Cryo/Cuff, DonJoy Iceman, Breg Polar Care | Powered chilled-water circulation |
Reusable, Single-Use and Powered Systems
Cold and hot therapy products are stocked in single-use, reusable and powered constructions. Instant cold packs ship as single-use items in case quantities for kits and training rooms. Reusable gel packs and moist heat packs cycle through freezers and heat units across repeated use. Powered circulating units pair a cooler reservoir with anatomical wraps and use replaceable pads, which drive repeat consumable volume. Combination hot-and-cold gel packs cover both protocols in a single item.
Cold and hot therapy is a steady-turn line across surgical, rehabilitation and long-term care inventory, with single-use cold packs and replacement wraps driving repeat volume. Case pricing and standing orders matter for facilities that consume instant cold packs and gel packs at scale. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an instant cold pack and a reusable gel pack?
An instant cold pack is a single-use pouch that chills when squeezed to mix its internal contents, stocked for kits and field use with no refrigeration needed. A reusable gel pack is filled with a flexible gel that is chilled in a freezer or warmed and reused across cycles. The catalog stocks both, along with combination hot-and-cold gel packs.
What is a circulating cold therapy unit?
A circulating cold therapy unit is a powered system that pumps chilled water through a wrap or pad placed over a joint, holding a steady cold temperature for extended sessions. Examples stocked include Aircast Cryo/Cuff, DonJoy Iceman and Breg Polar Care, with anatomical pads for knee, shoulder, ankle and back. Pads and replacement wraps are stocked separately.
What sizes and formats of hot and cold packs are stocked?
Cold and hot packs are stocked in clinical sizes from small quarter-size through oversized and full-back formats, plus anatomical shapes for knee, shoulder, cervical and back. Moist heat packs for Hydrocollator units are stocked in standard, cervical and oversize formats. Instant cold packs ship in case quantities in junior and standard sizes.
Can hospitals and clinics order cold and hot therapy products in bulk?
Yes. Cold and hot therapy products are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, rehabilitation clinics, long-term care facilities and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity SKUs such as instant cold packs and reusable gel packs. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What cold and hot therapy products should be in a facility formulary?
A cold and hot therapy formulary typically includes instant cold packs in junior and standard sizes, reusable gel packs in clinical and anatomical shapes, moist heat packs for Hydrocollator units, and a circulating cold therapy unit line with anatomical pads for post-surgical programs. Rehabilitation sites add ColPac cold packs and replacement wraps. MAP Medical builds consolidated therapy formulary packages matched to facility type and case mix - contact our team for an assessment.