Keep young athletes comfortable and recovery-focused with the Sport-Pac. Designed specifically for the sidelines of youth sports, this cold therapy solution bridges the gap between medical necessity and approachable design. Its familiar soccer ball appearance helps reduce the anxiety often associated with injuries, making it easier for children to accept treatment right after an incident occurs.

Beyond its kid-friendly exterior, the Sport-Pac is a robust tool for pain management. It is engineered for portability, allowing parents and coaches to transfer it directly from the freezer to a team cooler without sacrificing performance. When an injury happens on the field, the pack is ready to deliver consistent, therapeutic cold to the affected area, helping to numb pain and manage swelling before the athlete even leaves the bench.

Key Features and Benefits

Youth-Friendly Design: The engaging soccer ball shape appeals to young players, making the application of cold therapy less intimidating and more acceptable during stressful moments.
Extended Relief: Provides up to 30 minutes of effective, consistent cold therapy to target acute pain and help manage inflammation immediately after an injury.
Cooler-Ready Convenience: Designed for active teams, this pack transitions easily from your home freezer to a portable cooler, ensuring it remains cold and ready for use throughout the game.
Reusable: The Gel-X Cold Therapy Wrap can be used multiple times, making it a cost-effective option for teams and athletes.
Adjustable Fit: With its customizable straps, the wrap fits comfortably on various body parts such as elbows, knees, ankles and shoulders.
Versatile Usage: Not just for sports injuries, the Gel-X Cold Therapy Wrap can also provide relief for chronic pain or post-surgical recovery.
Easy to Use: Simply freeze the gel pack in a freezer for at least two hours before use. Once frozen, insert it into the wrap and secure with the straps.

Types of Cold Therapy

There are several types of cold therapy treatments available, each with its own unique benefits. Some common forms of cold therapy include:

Ice Packs: One of the most common and easily accessible forms of cold therapy is using ice packs. These can be applied directly to the affected area for short periods of time, usually around 10-15 minutes.
Ice Baths: Similar to ice packs, but on a larger scale, athletes and individuals who engage in high-intensity physical activity may use an ice bath as part of their recovery routine. This involves submerging the body in cold water (usually around 50-59°F) for a period of 5-10 minutes.
Cryotherapy: A more advanced form of cold therapy, cryotherapy involves exposing the body to extremely low temperatures (around -200°F) for a short period of time, usually 2-4 minutes. This can be done through whole-body cryotherapy chambers or localized treatment using liquid nitrogen.
Cold Compression Therapy: Combining the benefits of both cold and compression, this form of therapy involves using a specialized device that delivers targeted cold and pressure to the affected area.

Indications for Use

The Sport-Pac is intended for the treatment of:

Acute pain relief
Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Bruises and soft tissue contusions

Specifications

Therapy Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Design: Soccer ball motif
Application: Reusable cold therapy
Storage: Freezer safe

Chattanooga Sport-Pac