Swelling in the lower leg, ankle and foot responds well to steady cooling, and warmth helps where circulation is the issue. The Icare Hydrosense Leg and Foot Cuff wraps the foot, ankle and lower leg and circulates temperature controlled water from the Hydrosense unit through the area.
It is a sensible option for clients after lower limb surgery, people managing oedema and clients working through a rehabilitation programme where the therapist wants controlled temperature applied for a set period. The cuff shape keeps contact even around the ankle, where ice packs usually slip or leave gaps.
Carers find it simpler than managing ice, and the client can stay seated or lying with the leg supported for the whole session. The cuff runs only with the Hydrosense unit.
