Vive Knee Ice Pack Wrap - Cold/Hot Gel Compression Brace - Heat Support Strap for Arthritis Pain, Tendonitis, ACL, Athletic Injury, Osteoarthritis, Women, Men, Running, Meniscus and Patella Surgery

I just had knee surgery and I was tired of all those inefficient ice bags. No more frozen vegetables or hospital ice packs.Why cheap out when you got only so much time left before you go to go back to work. If your goal is to recover fast, then I suggest you get it.Build quality and engineering seems well planned. It's got velcro loving fabric everywhere, so you can't miss a spot to apply the straps. So you can make it tight or loose very easily.So far after using this product, doing lots of exercise and using a TENS UNIT, I have seen my swelling go down. I have had a reduction in pain as well. The goal is to use the ice pack to reduce swelling after focused exercising. This should help you in recovery.At the end of the day it does it's job well.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:These ice packs might be one of the best things I've ever bought on Amazon. I work in a joint recovery unit in a surgical center and these are similar to the ones we send our knee surgery patients home with but they are much nicer.

First, the product is very effective at alleviating pain. And I like that I can leave it on for a long time, without experiencing frost burn; however, it is important to say that the accompanying brochure advises that when using the product for cold therapy, it should only be used for only 15-20 minutes at a time. I apply this product to my knee indirectly, because it is placed over my leggings, which I wear. Secondly, I had an issue. I called the company. They were wonderful because of their quick responsiveness. Issue was solved in a timely fashion.

I just had a full knee replacement and was told ice, ice, ice. The Dr wrote me a RX for an "ice machine" which I ordered and used for a couple days. That was a total pain in the neck because we constantly had to add ice. I ordered this ice wrap along with extra ice packets and it's been fabulous! I definitely recommend getting extra ice packets though so you always have cold ones. The only think we don't like about it is the pocket you slip a pack into that stays behind the knee...it's somewhat difficult to get the pack into the pocket. I also like the straps and if I need to, I can walk around the house with it on and it doesn't slip down. Definitely recommend.

Really love this knee brace with ice packs that go all the way around the leg, but I HATE that the velcro gives out so quickly and no longer sticks to itself... and basically becomes unuseable. I'll buy one more and that will be the last time I purchase one of these.

App is stupid. I tried to select 5 stars. Very adjustable and I like the the packs don’t freeze completely hard so they flex for a good fit. I am an aging weightlifter therefore I know ice packs and own a variety. I would buy again.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have had these before, but thought I would try another brand. So disappointed in the other brand that I bought two more of these. They get cold, stay on, and you can even walk around with it on. Great product.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It was recommended by a friend who said it was the best and after using it several times, I totally agree.