Cold Compression Therapy
Cold Compression Therapy is a trusted treatment to help reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation following surgery, injury, or chronic conditions. By combining cold therapy with dynamic compression, this therapy supports healing, minimizes discomfort, and helps you recover faster, while also helping to reduce the need for narcotic pain medication. It’s used in hospitals, clinics, athletic training facilities, and is the number one choice for at home relief.
Features & Benefits
Breg Wave Cold Compression Therapy is a powerful solution designed to help you recover faster, feel better, and get back to doing what you love. By combining cold therapy and active compression, the Breg Wave helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation following surgery, injury, or with chronic conditions. Whether you’re recovering at home or receiving treatment in a clinic, this easy-to-use system provides targeted relief and may even reduce your need for narcotic pain medications.
Single-patient-use facility-to-home unit for safe, continuous care
Intuitive, easy-to-operate design
No additional barrier needed between skin and pad
Optional ice bag accessory for convenient system refills
Adjustable cold and compression settings to meet individual treatment needs
Y-adapter available for bilateral (both sides) use
Multiple pad configurations to fit various body parts
Compact, lightweight design for easy transport between clinic, home, or training facilities
Available as standalone system or system + pad combos
Built-in hose-management storage for hassle-free organization
Whisper-quiet pump promotes uninterrupted rest and recovery
High-quality Breg Cold Compression Pads ensure reliable performance
Class II 510(k) cleared medical device
Clinically proven to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation following surgery or injury
May help decrease reliance on narcotic pain medications for pain management
Effective for both acute injuries and chronic conditions
Knee
Shoulder
Ankle
Hip
Back
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
Breg Polar Care Wave
Breg Polar Care Wave
Knee Pad Attachment
Hip Pad Attachment
Universal Pad Attachment
Back Pad Attachment
Shoulder Pad Attachment
Foot/Ankle Pad Attachment
Clinic Locations
Halifax
Park Lane Mall
1554 Dresden Row, Suite 3070
Halifax, NS B3J 2K2
Clayton Park
Ravine One
36 Solutions Drive, Suite 105
Halifax, NS B3S 1N2
Dartmouth
Millstone Square
250 Baker Drive, Suite 124
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6L4
Maritime Sport Medicine
For Sport Medicine patients visits, please call our direct line.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to assist you in getting the best results from your Cold Compression Therapy Unit! These units feature temperature control for safe, extended use. You can use it for up to 5-7 hours at a time, making sure to check your skin periodically. After that, it’s advisable to take a break for about an hour before using it again. The cold feature can be safely used overnight, while we recommend utilizing the compression feature only while you are awake and present. We always suggest following your physician or surgeon’s usage recommendations if applicable.
Yes most products do have a warranty – for more details on all our product warranties please contact us.
A medical referral/prescription is not needed to see a Brace Specialist, Pedorthist, Podiatrist, or Dietitian. However, most insurance companies require a medical referral/prescription in order to reimburse for services and/or products purchased. We will work with patients to collect all insurance information needed.
If a patient needs to see one of our Orthopedic Consultants then a medical referral would be required by a physician. This allows for them to see the appropriate specialist at the appropriate time, which can also help to reduce wait times.
An appointment is not required. An appointment will guarantee that patients are seen at the time scheduled but we understand that circumstances do not always allow for this and we will make sure we accommodate all our customers and patients.
We are a private company whose services are not covered by MSI or Medicare. Part or complete service and/or product costs are often covered under most insurance plans. At the Arthritis & Injury Care Centre we will help to obtain all coverage information for the patient and will bill directly any companies that allow it. This includes private insurance companies, Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB), Community Services, and more
Appointments with our Orthopedic Consultants ARE covered by MSI/Medicare.
As a service to eliminate any confusion, the Arthritis and Injury Care Centre offers to contact the patient’s private insurance company, to find out all specific insurance coverage details on their behalf.
If estimates are required by an insurance company, to determine coverage, an estimate will be sent at no charge.
The Arthritis and Injury Care Centre will bill directly all insurance companies and policies that allow for this service. We will walk patients all the way through this process either way.