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5 ways your bag of ice is shortchanging your recovery
Genuine Breg, DonJoy and Aircast cold therapy, shipped from Charlotte, NC.
Getting sore after you play?
If your knees or shoulder feel it the morning after, the frozen peas aren't doing you any favors. Here's what you're missing.
It's warm before you've sat down
A bag of ice or a gel pack starts warming the moment it leaves the freezer, so you're up and down swapping it. A cold therapy machine pumps ice water through a pad instead. Breg rates the Polar Care Cube at about 6–8 hours of cold per ice fill.
It never sits right on the joint
Ice bags slide off a knee and never stay put on a shoulder. The Cube uses WrapOn pads shaped for the knee, shoulder, back or ankle, held in place with straps, so the cold covers the area evenly while you sit back.
It leaves you with a puddle
Melting ice drips onto the couch and soaks the towel. With the Cube, the ice water stays in the cooler and circulates through the pad and back. When the cold fades, drain a little water and add fresh ice.
It isn't built for every game
You buy ice, it melts, you buy more. The Cube is one cooler you keep in the closet and use after every session. Swap the pad if a different joint is giving you trouble, and replacement pads are available when one wears out.
It was never designed for recovery
A bag of ice is made for drinks. The Polar Care Cube is made by Breg, an orthopedic company, and Breg lists physical therapy among the Cube's common uses alongside post-surgery recovery. It's a prescription device, so ask your doctor or physical therapist whether it's right for you.
Cold per refill
Cube figure is Breg's rating per ice fill and varies with room temperature and use.
The Polar Care Cube
Effortless cold therapy after the game, without the ice bag.
- Ships same day if ordered by 12 PM EST, Mon–Fri
- Free shipping on orders over $99.99
- Pay with your HSA or FSA card
- 180-day Breg warranty against defects
What's included
Polar Care Cube cooler with built-in pump, power supply and the WrapOn pad you pick. "Cooler only" has no pad. Breg requires an insulation barrier between pad and skin, so you'll be offered the matching sterile dressing in your cart.
How it works
Fill the cooler with ice to the ice line and cold water to the water line, connect the pad's hose and plug in. A quiet pump moves ice water through the pad. Breg rates it at about 6–8 hours of cold per ice fill.
Shipping & returns
Orders by 12 PM EST, Mon–Fri, ship the same day. Free shipping over $99.99. It's a single-patient medical device, so once shipped it can only be returned for a defect covered by Breg's 180-day warranty (refund policy).
What customers have to say about the Cube
★★★★★ Polar Care Cube · 4.5 average from 32 reviews · Read them all
"I love the Polar Care Cube. Easy to use and incredibly soothing to my shoulder as I recover from surgery."
Granville P.✓ Verified buyer"[The Polar Care Cube] is simple and easy to use… [Breg] keeps it simple and performs very well."
James K.✓ Verified buyer"Great price, fast shipping. Highly recommend."
Jonathan G.✓ Verified buyer
Questions
Is this only for people who had surgery?
No. Breg lists physical therapy and chronic pain among the Cube's common uses alongside post-surgery recovery. It's a prescription device, so check with your doctor or physical therapist first.
Which pad should I pick?
Choose the area that gets sore after you play. Knee comes in Regular, Large and XL; shoulder in Regular and XL. See the size chart. You can add more pads later for the same cooler.
How long does one fill stay cold?
Breg rates the Polar Care Cube at about 6 to 8 hours of cold per ice fill. When the cold fades, drain some water and add fresh ice.
When will it arrive?
Orders placed by 12 PM EST, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), ship the same day. Delivery options are shown at checkout.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes, HSA and FSA cards work at checkout. It's a good idea to keep your receipt and prescription on file.
Do I need a prescription?
Federal law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a medical professional. Your prescriber should tell you how often and how long to use it.
What's the return policy?
These are single-patient medical devices, so once shipped they can only be returned for a defect covered by the manufacturer's warranty (180 days on the Cube). See our refund policy.
