Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 I have found in the last month that the actual ice cuff hurts but it helps me so much right now that it is worth the pain of the cuff. Lori, Welcome to the group of many wonderful and caring people! I noticed you mentioned Ice Cuff, are you using a Cyro-Cuff by chance like those that are used in many PT offices? I was diagnosed with RSDS in 1999 but actually had it since carpal and cubital tunnel surgery's in 1997. Take care, Hoping for Pain Free Days,Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Sandi, I'm not sure the technical name of it, I've never seen it in a PT office. They use it after major surgeries. It is a cooler that you fill with ice and water and it pumps cold water into a cuff around your knee (or whatever affected area) It feels much better than regular ice as the ice pieces are very hard after surgery. Hope this helps! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 I know exactly what you are talking about Lori but again at this time have no idea name either. But if someone is interested I would call an Orthopedic doctor, maybe someone that is sports related as my son had both knees done and this is what they gave him. At the time is was new and you do put the water in and it has a continual pump that keeps the cold/cool water running through and depending on where you need it like used on knees just wrap around that area. Kept the machine for years and think got rid of it but will check just in case. Still think Orthopedics could tell you or call or ask PT about it, they should also know. Hope that helps someone s Momma JoAnn Re: Welcome Lori Ice Cuff Sandi, I'm not sure the technical name of it, I've never seen it in a PT office. They use it after major surgeries. It is a cooler that you fill with ice and water and it pumps cold water into a cuff around your knee (or whatever affected area) It feels much better than regular ice as the ice pieces are very hard after surgery. Hope this helps! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 It is a cooler that you fill with ice and water and it pumps cold water into a cuff around your knee (or whatever affected area) Lori, I have one of those also, one of the doctors ordered following ulnar nerve surgery. The cuff inflates as the ice water goes into it and it gets tighter, I used it as prescribed even though it hurt. About two years later when I was diagnosed with RSD, the doctor we saw said to burn the cyro cuff as it would cause further problems. We have it put away as it was expensive, w/c refused to cover the cost. The only thing that has helped me has been warm water walking as long as there are no jets on in the therapy pool or spa. The pressure from the jets is too much. Take Care, Hoping for Pain Free Days,Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Sandi, Thanks for the advice! Hope you are feeling better. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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