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Hot & Cold Therapy
WARNING
Heated gel insert may cause serious burns if too hot. Do not
use over sensitive skin or where there is poor circulation. The
unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons
may be dangerous.
Caution
• Do not use this product for more than 20 minutes at a time on
the affected area.
• Consult a physician prior to use.
• If contents of gel insert come in contact with eyes, flush eyes with
water. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
• Never apply gel insert directly to skin. If gel insert is
uncomfortable during use, remove it immediately.
• Do not use gel insert with sport creams, balms, liniments or
lotions.
• Children should not use or play with gel insert.
• Do not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause
damage to the seal.
• Use heat pack carefully, may cause severe burns.
• This product, while non-toxic, is not intended for ingestion.
If contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Consult
a physician.
• Do not use hot/cold packs over skin areas with less than
normal sensitivity.
• Do not use heated gel insert on parts of body where there is
swelling, redness or immediately after an injury. Cold therapy is
recommended for these conditions.
• Do not use gel insert over open wounds.
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Washing
Remove gel insert before washing. Hand wash; line dry.
Instructions for Use
Cold Therapy
Place gel insert in freezer for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve
optimal temperature and performance. Insert will remain flexible
even when frozen. Remove from freezer and insert in pocket of
back wrap.
Heat Therapy
Stovetop
1. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
2. Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute. Do not boil
insert directly.
3. Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will
be very hot.
4. Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your
wrist. If insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not hot
enough, continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired
temperature is reached.
5. Place gel insert in pocket of back wrap.
Microwave
1. Heat water in microwaveable container on high setting for
3 minutes. This is based on a 600 watt microwave. Use a
minimum of 16 ounces of water. Heating times may vary. Follow
all precautions and recommendations found in your microwave
oven instruction manual with respect to the heating of water. Do
not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause
damage to the seal. After heating, let water stand in microwave
for thirty seconds before moving it or inserting the gel pack.
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