Aircast Thigh Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff

Although thigh injuries and conditions are relatively rare, when they do strike, they can be extremely painful. The Aircast Thigh Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff provides targeted compression and cold therapy to the thigh, helping to speed up your recovery while giving you immediate relief from discomfort and swelling.

Please note that this product must be used in conjunction with the Aircast Cold Therapy Cooler. For more information about which cooler you can buy, see 'Which Cooler Unit Should I Choose?'. 

What's Included?

• 1 x Thigh Cryo/Cuff

Key Features and Benefits

• Designed to completely fit the thigh
• Helps reduce swelling and pain
• Ideal for sports injuries and soft tissue injuries
• Provides measured compression for your comfort
• Compatible coolers are detachable for uninterrupted treatment

Indications for the Cold Therapy Cuff

Designed to reduce hemarthrosis, swelling and discomfort, the cuff is suitable for a wide range of indications. This includes the following:

• General hemarthrosis
• Inflammation
• Post-injury swelling and pain
• Post-surgical swelling and pain
• Soft tissue injuries
• Sports injuries
• Swelling and oedema
• Trauma

What Size Should I Choose?

The Aircast Thigh Cryo/Cuff is available in two sizes which are Small / Medium and Large / Extra Large and are measured according to the circumference of the thigh. For more information about the sizes available, please see the diagram below: 

Compresses the Area

When used alongside one of the Aircast coolers, the Aircast Thigh Cryo/Cuff compresses the area and provides targeted cold therapy to reduce discomfort and swelling. This helps to relieve symptoms of discomfort during your recovery process. 

Which Cooler Unit Should I Choose?

The Aircast Cryo/Cuff system can be used with either one of two cooler units depending on your needs. Both cooler units offer six to eight hours of gravity-fed compression therapy, but differ in the amount of compression therapy they can provide. The two cooler units are:

• Aircast Standard Cold Therapy Cooler - Standard gravity-fed cooler unit to provide constant compression and cold therapy
• Aircast Automatic Cold Therapy IC Cooler - Same cooler unit, but powered with a pump to provide intermittent compression therapy, resulting in improved circulation through the affected area

How Do I Use the Cryo/Cuff?

For a step-by-step guide about how to prepare, apply and use the cuff, please follow the instructions below: 

Step One: Prepare the Cooler

Firstly, connect the blue tube to the cooler, filling the cooler to the line with water. Top with ice and place the insulating disc on top. Shut the lid of the cooler and allow up to five minutes for the water to cool. 

Step Two: Apply the Cuff

Position the cuff on the thigh with the quick disconnect valve pointing downwards. Thread the straps through the white rings provided and tighten to your comfort to secure. (See figure 1). 

Step Three: Fill the Cuff

Start by connecting the blue tube to the cuff. If you are using the standard Aircast Cold Therapy Cooler, open the air vent located on the lid of the cooler and raise the cooler so that it is no more than fifteen inches above the height of the cuff. (See figure 2). 

Hold the cooler in this position for around thirty seconds until the cuff is filled. Close the air vent on the cooler lid and press the metal tab to release the cuff. 

Step Four: Rechill Water 

To rechill the water after use, start by reconnecting the blue tube to the cuff. Position the cooler below the cuff to allow the water to drain from the cuff, back into the cooler. Give up to two minutes for the water to chill before refilling the cuff. 

For further information about the cuff and how to use it, please see the manual below: 

• User Instruction Manual

Use Skin Protection While Using the Cuff

At no time during treatment should the skin and cuff be in direct contact. In order to use this device safely, you must wrap the skin of the affected area with a cloth or bandage before using the cuff. This will create a bridge between the skin and the cuff and avoid risk of skin burn. 

How Long Should I Keep the Cuff on For?

It is recommended that you use the cuff for no longer than two hours at a time. You must also leave a period of at least twenty minutes between uses. 

How Do I Clean the Cuff? 

To keep the cuff clean between uses, simply hand wash with soap and hot water before rinsing and leaving to air dry. This process can be used to clean the blue tube and the cooler units also. 

Save on the Cooler and Cuff

Please note that this cuff can be purchased with the cooler unit in a saver pack. Options include either the standard Aircast Knee Cryo Cuff with Gravity Cooler Saver Pack or the automatic Aircast Knee Cryo Cuff with Automatic Cold Therapy IC Cooler Saver Pack.

Have Pain or Swelling Somewhere Other Than Your Thigh?

Here at Health and Care, we have a number of Aircast products specifically designed to tackle symptoms of injury so that you can gain some relief while on your way to recovery. For more information about the types of products available, please see the list below: 

• Aircast Elbow Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Calf Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Ankle Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Back/Hip/Rib Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Shoulder Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Foot Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
• Aircast Knee Cryo/Cuff