Alvita Sports Hot/Cold Compress Pack can be used to provide either heat or cold therapy to painful areas to help to ease pain and reduce inflammation.

The pack measures 25 x 13 cm and is flexible so that it can be wrapped around wrist, elbow, knee and ankle joints. There is no fixing to keep it in place, so that it would need to be held by a light surgical tape or keep in place by using it under clothing.

The pack consists of a gel core and a soft outer covering. The gel core is first removed and heated or cooled, and it then slowly releases the heat or cold next to the problem area. When put back into the cover and applied to the painful area this provides a soft, gentle surface next to the skin,

Hot Compress

• Boil 1 litre of water and remove it from the heat.
• Immerse the gel-pack in the water for 10 minutes if it is frozen - 7 minutes if it is at room temperature.
• Carefully remove the gel-pack from the water and place it inside the cover provided.
• Apply it to the affected area for as long as it is comfortable.

Cold Compress

• Store it in a freezer for at least 2 hours before us.
• Remove it from the freezer and always place it inside the cover provided.
• Apply it to the affected area for 20 minutes, then remove it for 20 minutes and then repeat.

Cleaning and Storage

• Handwash the cover and the gel-pack in mild detergent.
• Dry the gel-pack with a soft cloth and air-dry the cover.
• Store it in a freezer compartment when it is not in use.
• Discard the pack if it is punctured or torn.

CAUTION:

• Do not puncture
• Do not place on hot, dry surface
• Do not microwave
• Do not boil in a kettle