Rotator cuff injuries and SLAP tears are common causes of shoulder pain, especially in athletes and workers who perform repetitive overhead motions. Learn the symptoms, most commonly torn tendons like the supraspinatus, and how cold therapy with a shoulder ice wrap can help relieve pain and speed up recovery.
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Does Ice Therapy Delay Healing? Why ActiveWrap® Recommends Cold Therapy for Recovery.
Posted on June 20 2025
There’s a social media trend aimed to gain clicks that is claiming ice therapy delays healing, but the science says otherwise. Learn how ActiveWrap’s cold therapy wraps — including our hip ice pack — support recovery and reduce pain safely.
Understanding Instant Ice Packs: Reaction and Potential Risks During Injury Treatment
Posted on June 09 2025
Instant ice packs were/and are at times, still a popular choice for paramedics/on field applications and quick relief of pain. They offer an accessible means of applying cold therapy without the need for refrigeration. However, it's crucial to comprehend how these ice packs work and the potential dangers they can...
Non-Surgical Treatment Options For Hip Labral Tear
Posted on October 31 2023
Hip labral tears can cause significant discomfort and affect one's daily activities. While surgery is sometimes necessary, there are effective non-surgical methods that can help manage hip labral tears. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best non-surgical treatment options and provide insights on exercises and activities...
Are You At An Increased Risk For Hip Tendonitis?
Posted on September 20 2023
Hip tendonitis, a common orthopedic condition, occurs when the tendons that connect muscles to the hip joint become inflamed. This condition can be extremely painful and debilitating, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. While hip tendonitis can result from various causes, certain sports have a higher risk of...
Pickleball Injuries Rise As Player Popularity Skyrockets
Posted on September 19 2023
Pickleball is a fun and relatively low-impact sport, but like any physical activity, injuries happen. As the sport continues its dramatic rise in popularity so to does the occurrence of injury. The main types of injuries are muscle strains (low back muscle strains), sprains, and the usual racquet injuries found...
Golfer's Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies
Posted on August 28 2023
Golfer's Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies Golfer's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects individuals who engage in repetitive wrist and forearm movements, such as golfers, tennis players, and individuals involved in manual labor. This condition leads to pain and discomfort around the...
Cold vs Heat Therapy -When To Use Ice and Heat Therapy
Posted on August 24 2023
Much of todays use of cryotherapy, or cold pack treatments are during the acute or early stage of injury. We've all see young athletes running around the gym, school or ball field juggling a dripping bag of ice, stopping momentarily to slurp a little drink from the corner of the...
Sever's Disease- Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Posted on August 24 2023
Sever's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Sever's Disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, tends to mimic Achilles Tendinitis and is a common condition that affects active children and adolescents during their growth spurts. It tends to be very popular in impact/running sports such as gymnastics, running and soccer to...
Managing Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Non-Surgical Treatments
Posted on August 23 2023
Managing Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Non-Surgical Treatments Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and bottom of the foot. It's characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes....
Cryokinetics- Using Functional Motion and ActiveWrap® Ice Wraps To Reduce Pain
Posted on August 22 2023
Using Cryokinetics to minimize pain, increase R.O.M. using an ActiveWrap ice wrap When a muscle is in a shortened state it can loop/repeat to influence nerves in the affected area and go into a painful contraction or spasm. This uncomfortable pain cycle can be broken with the use of an...
Overuse Injuries- Three Phases To Recovery
Posted on August 11 2023
As the competition bar continues to rise, kids are now specializing in sports year round and training like professionals despite lacking the physical maturity. However, one thing remains the same and that is the fact that growing bodies are particularly susceptible to overuse injuries, especially in growth plate areas. All...
The Hidden Connection: Foot Pain and Fashion - How Your Shoe Choices Impact Your Health
Posted on August 08 2023
The Hidden Connection: Foot Pain and Fashion - How Your Shoe Choices Impact Your Health When we think of fashion, we often focus on style, trends, and aesthetics. However, there's a hidden side to fashion that many tend to overlook: its impact on our health, particularly our foot health. The...
What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease (OSD) or Growing Pains in Active Children?
Posted on August 07 2023
Understanding Osgood-Schlatter's Disease and Growing Pains in Active Children Introduction As children grow and engage in physical activities, they might experience discomfort in their knees, often labeled as "growing pains." One specific condition associated with these pains is Osgood-Schlatter's disease. In this article, we'll delve into what Osgood-Schlatter's disease is,...
What Are The Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis? How Can I Treat My Achilles Injury?
Posted on July 15 2023
What increases your risk for Achilles tendon injury? Here are some common risk factors: Tight, weak, or fatigued gastrocnemius (calf) muscles. Individuals that overpronate or have flat feet. Overuse! Doing too much too soon....excessive hill workouts, dynamic speed work, sled pushing (without gradually working up to it). Worn out or...
Essential Items for Easier Home Recovery after Shoulder Surgery
Posted on July 05 2023
Shoulder surgery can be a challenging experience, and proper preparation is crucial for a smooth recovery at home. To help alleviate shoulder pain and make daily activities more manageable, it's essential to have the right tools and equipment readily available. In this guide, we will provide a list of essential...
Essential Items For After Your Hip Replacement: Hip Replacement Aftercare Shopping List
Posted on June 26 2023
Essential Items For Your Home Hip Recovery Kit
Finding Relief: Exploring Sciatica Pain Relief Products
Posted on June 03 2023
Sciatica is a painful nerve condition resulting from back injury. Here are some examples of sciatica pain relief products.
ActiveWrap® Hip Heat Ice Wrap vs. Frozen Peas: Which Offers Better Hip Pain Relief?
Posted on May 28 2023
Hip pain can be a challenging and uncomfortable condition that affects individuals of all ages and genders. Whether it's caused by injury, overuse, or conditions such as piriformis syndrome, finding effective relief is essential for maintaining an active and pain-free lifestyle. In the pursuit of hip pain relief, two popular...
Shoulder Ice Pack Wrap and Frozen Shoulder Pain
Posted on May 22 2023
Those of us who have experienced a stiff or frozen shoulder know the importance of reducing inflammation and increasing range of motion to the joint. The sooner we can relieve the stiffness, the sooner the pain will subside. However, movement at the shoulder joint is often very painful when injured...
Should I Use Ice or Heat On My Injury?
Posted on May 22 2023
When do you use an ice pack and when do you use a heat pack on an injury? How do you choose heat or ice for pain relief? What about using ice or heat for sore muscles? Well most agree that heat generally feels better on the surface you may...
ActiveWrap Chat- Inside Today's Athletic Trainer in College Baseball
Posted on May 20 2023
Michael A. Martinez, MS, ATC, PES serves as the Assistant Athletic Trainer
for University of California, Irvine. Mr. Martinez also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University, Irvine. He is the Regional Director for CATA (California Athletic Trainers' Association), Region 5
for University of California, Irvine. Mr. Martinez also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University, Irvine. He is the Regional Director for CATA (California Athletic Trainers' Association), Region 5
ActiveWrap Long Duration Hip Ice Wrap- Up to 4 Hours of Soothing Cold!
Posted on May 19 2023
Suffering from hip pain or recent hip surgery pain? ActiveWrap® has an amazing hip ice wrap ideal for pre/post surgical applications. Best in its class delivering over 4 hours of cold therapy on one single freeze! Reduce or potentially eliminate the amount of narcotic pain medication post surgery with the...
Hip Injuries-Hip Flexor Pain? Tip On How To Treat Hip Tendonitis
Posted on October 30 2022
Hip Flexor Pain and Hip Tendonitis- What it is and how to treat it?
Ice Packs/Ice Wraps- More Effective Than You Think For Recovering From Injuries.
Posted on October 01 2022
Ice Packs - Natural Pain Relief For Recovery Without The Harmful Side Effects of Pain Medication.
Tips From Physical Therapists For Improving Your Balance At Home
Posted on November 06 2019
Tips from the Physical Therapy Pros for Improving Your Balance At Home.Did you hear Marge fell and broke her hip? Well, that’s common place as 1/3 of people age 65 or older experience a hard fall due to loss of balance (nihseniorhealth.gov). These falls can and often lead to serious...
Sore Elbow or Bicep? Try an Elbow Heat Wrap.
Posted on June 14 2018
Using Heat for Tight Biceps and Elbow Pain Relief I find myself hitting my arm workouts a bit harder than usual. As a result, I often tend to go over board on my poor biceps which end up suffering the brunt of the workout and developing some well-earned delayed onset...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- What it is and Ways It Can Be Treated.
Posted on June 07 2018
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- What it is and How to Treat it.
How to Treat Hip Bursitis and Hip Pain
Posted on September 30 2017
Hip Pain/Hip Injuries are a rapidly growing epidemic amongst aging baby boomers. Fact is, individuals are living longer, playing harder, and participating in sports or related activities year round. As a result, more wear and tear are being exposed to their hip joints resulting in hip pain or injury. According...
How To Wrap An Ankle
Posted on July 27 2017
Wrapping an ankle with a bandage is a fairly common and popular way to tackle pain that may arise due to sprains, achilles tendonitis, heel pain, gout, arthritis and other conditions. Unfortunately, ankle sprains are a very common injury. They occur when the ankle or foot is bent at an...
How To Wrap a Wrist
Posted on July 26 2017
In this article, I’m going to cover one of the most common questions we get and see online: How to Wrap a Wrist. Anyway, The wrist contains several large and small bones and tendons. If you sprain your wrist, it’s advisable to wrap it as soon as possible; this...
Should You Use Heat Or Ice For Knee Pain?
Posted on July 05 2017
Should You Use Heat Or Ice For Knee Pain? According to CDC.gov, Knee pain is prevalent in 18% of the US population. The incidence of knee pain is slightly higher in women than in men. Studies indicate that the pain gets worse with age and that obese and overweight individuals...
How To Wrap A Knee? Step by Step Guide to Getting it Right
Posted on July 05 2017
How To Wrap A Knee - Tips To Help Reduce Knee Pain Knee wraps help to combat knee pain. They prevent inflammation in the knee joint and the surrounding ligaments and muscles. They are effective in dealing with sprains, swelling, hamstring injuries and other knee related issues. You don’t have...
The Top 5 Crossfit Injuries And How To Avoid Them
Posted on June 13 2017
The Top 5 Common CrossFit Injuries And How To Avoid Them Crossfit is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. A big reason for this is that the workouts are not monotonous. They are varied, fast-paced and intense. Crossfit uses a combination of callisthenics, plyometrics, Olympic lifting, HIIT (High Intensity...
The Difference Between Pre & Post Workout Stretching
Posted on June 05 2017
The Difference Between Pre and Post Workout Stretches Our bodies are less like switches and more like volume knobs. They need to be warmed up gradually before they can perform at their full potential. If you jump straight to bench pressing 250 pounds after sitting in front of a screen...
How to Care for a Sore Lower Back
Posted on May 09 2017
If you're struggling with lower back pain, chances are you’re looking for a solution A.S.A.P. On top of being uncomfortable, a sore lower back can hinder you from completing daily activities. Walking, running, driving, and even lying down can suddenly become a painful chore. With this in mind, it’s good...
Using Heat For Muscle Pain Relief
Posted on May 04 2017
If you have injured a muscle, you may be finding yourself questioning what the most appropriate form of treatment is. One of the first decisions you have to make in order to begin healing is whether to use heat or ice on your muscles. This article will go into detail...
Common Mistakes When Using An Ice Pack
Posted on April 03 2017
“Common Mistakes When Using An Ice Pack” When dealing with an injury, your first instinct is often to grab an ice pack for your shoulder, or knee, etc and let the cool relief soothe the problem at hand. Of course, while ice packs are incredibly helpful, not knowing how to...
Ice Therapy- What it Does and When To Use it.
Posted on April 03 2017
Ice, anyone? Ice isn't just for cold drinks. In the past eight to ten years, many studies have shown the benefits of cold therapy. Here are the answers to some common questions about ice pack therapy. What Does Ice Do?Ice is one of the simplest, safest, and most effective self...
Reusable Cold Wraps- Making Life Easier for Shoulder Patients
Posted on March 05 2017
Cold therapy comes in many forms. However, if an ice pack or ice wrap is easy and comfortable for someone to apply and wear then they will actually follow through with the treatment. Speaking from direct experience, wrapping a big square ice pack around a patient's shoulder with an elastic...
Cryotherapy: Ice Packs vs. Liquid Nitrogen
Posted on December 02 2016
“Cryotherapy: Ice Packs vs. Liquid Nitrogen”Cryotherapy refers to a variety of applications of cold materials that can be used to treat sports injuries. There are many benefits of cold therapy. Since cryotherapy reduces blood flow to an injured area, it reduces swelling, numbs the area, and reduces muscle spasms. Cryotherapy...
ActiveWrap® and Physiquality Deliver Confidence and Quality Healthcare
Posted on November 04 2013
After a thorough product screening evaluation, we are pleased to now carry the Physiquality seal of approval. Physical Therapy professionals associated with PTPN Physiquality can now enjoy special pricing on all ActiveWrap pain therapy products thru our new affiliation! This will allow any size clinic the opportunity to implement...
Active Wrap Ice and Heat Compression Wraps
Posted on October 04 2012
March 15, 2011 Click Link To View Posting Active Wrap Ice and Heat Compression Wraps Injury is part of the package when it comes to running. If you speak to any experienced runner then they will more than likely have spent at least some time recovering from one of the...
Why Ice And Heat Treaments Work For Injuries
Posted on October 04 2012
January 20, 2011 By Skyler Meine Ice and heat treatment for injury and soreness is one of the oldest tricks in the physical therapy book. Over the years you probably have heard of many different protocols for how to utilize ice and heat treatment to improve recovery from injury. Lets...
Cold or Heat?
Posted on September 20 2012
Cold vs Heat Therapy Written for Inside Gymnastics Magazine Coaches Guide 2006 Much of today’s use of cryotherapy for pain relief in the gym is in the acute or early stage of injury. We have all seen young athletes running around the soccer field or gymnasium juggling a dripping bag...
New Product Alert!
Posted on September 07 2012
ActiveWrap® is pleased to release three new XXL sizes. The new XXL Shoulder Wrap, The XXL Back Wrap and The XXL Knee-Leg Wrap. If there is a body that needs therapy we can cover it. To learn more call us toll free at 866-880-9777.
Martial Arts Athletes Benefit From ActiveWrap
Posted on May 29 2011
I have a general policy of not guaranteeing anything. I like to under-promise and over deliver. That said I have one thing I can pretty much say with surety is that if you participate in combat sports (wrestling, boxing, martial arts, football, arm wrestling, etc.) you will, some time on...