We got sent through some of these Ice Bandages and they seem like a pretty cool idea. All you do is rip open the pack, take out the bandage and it cools down in 10 minutes and lasts for 2 hours. It treats sprains and strains and would be perfect for rolled ankles and wrists, maybe even the odd swell-bow. They’re pretty cheap too at £3.90 per bandage. Here’s some info the guys sent over:
“Ice Bandage can be applied on all injuries that need cooling. The bandage applies a constant and equal pressure which prevents blood from gathering and reduces the swelling at the site of the injury.
Containing no harmful ingredients, Ice Bandage is ideal for treating sprains and strains to the ankle, wrist, elbow, hand, knee and back. Using the bandage to complete the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) method can speed up the healing process. Cooling an injury reduces the sensation of pain through the counter-irritant effect and can also slow down metabolism within the damaged tissue, reducing muscle spasm and inflammation. This reduction in pain, swelling, heat and redness effectively aids recovery.”
