F&L is Game Ready®!
F&L is continuously looking for ways to improve our patient care and has recently found a cryotherapy treatment system to assist in injury recovery of our patients. Our clinics are equipped with Game Ready® Cryotherapy units, a brand of cryotherapy that combines cold and compression therapies.
According to their website, Game Ready features patented ACCEL™ Technology (Active Compression and Cold Exchange Loop) to help accelerate recovery. Integrated active compression and cold therapies reduce pain and swelling, reduce muscle spasms, enhance lymphatic function, and encourage oxygenated blood flow – all to stimulate natural healing. While some might think that this is a new form of cold treatment, Game Ready has been around for a while. The company was founded in 1997 using NASA technology to create the first-ever sports medicine and post-op recovery device that simultaneously delivers active pneumatic compression and adjustable cold therapies.
Here are the benefits of Game Ready over other forms of cryotherapy:
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LESS MEDICATION – The application of therapeutic cold helps reduce pain. With a cryotherapy machine, this effect lasts longer and many patients find that they need little or no pain medication. Doctors like this benefit because their patients can be weaned off of medication more quickly, and patients appreciate the cost savings.
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LOW RISK – Traditional cold therapies can potentially cause skin damage if the temperature is too low. Cryotherapy machines give you complete control so you don’t have worry about negative side effects.
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MORE COMFORTABLE – Nobody likes to sit in an ice bath, even if it will help someone recover more quickly. With cryotherapy machines, patients don’t have to deal with that discomfort. Instead, they can sit comfortably while an adjustable wrap encloses the injured area and applies consistent compression and cold.
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MORE EFFECTIVE – The combination of active compression and cold has been proven to be more effective than traditional ice packs.
I tried the unit on my ankle after a hard workout that left me with my usual soreness. After fifteen minutes of treatment on the Game Ready, I was pain free for the rest of the day. The unit provided a comfortable level of compression and unlike direct cold treatments; the cold sensation was not as deep or painful.
If you would like to try out this great system and feel you may benefit from Game Ready, please ask your physician for a referral or contact our offices for more information.