Vive Knee Ice Pack Wrap - Cold/Hot Gel Compression Brace - Heat Support Strap for Arthritis Pain, Tendonitis, ACL, Athletic Injury, Osteoarthritis, Women, Men, Running, Meniscus and Patella Surgery

The brace is fabricated with a neoprene fabric blend and extra strength hook and loop fastening material. What are the gel packs made of. The gel packs are fabricated from a PVC pouch and non toxic clay gel. How many gel packs come with the brace. There are three gel packs included with the brace. Where are the pockets for the gel packs on the brace. There are two pockets over the knee in the front and one pocket behind the knee. How big are the gel packs. Each gel pack is 9. 5âx80x9d x 4. 25âx80x9d. How much does each gel pack weigh. Each gel pack weighs approximately. 62 pounds (280 grams. Is there latex in the knee brace. No, the knee brace is completely latex free. How is the knee brace sized. This is a universally sized brace and can comfortably fit a knee up to 21âx80x9d inÂxa0circumference (measure around knee. How do I measure the circumference of my knee. Wrap a tape measure around your kneecap to measure. Can I run and exercise with the knee brace on. Yes, the knee brace offers a full range of motion so that you can enjoy all of your favorite activities without slipping, folding or bunching. Itâx80x99s best to not insert the gel packs while exercising. Will the brace slip or roll down my leg when I am active. No, the strong fastening straps will keep the brace in place even when you are active. How to do I heat the gel packs. You may heat the gel packs in either the microwave or on the stove top. In the microwave, place the gel pack on a paper towel and heat at full power for 45 60 seconds. Reheat at 10 second intervals until desired temperature is reached. On the stove top, bring 3 quarts (3. 5 litersof water to a boil. Remove the water from heat source. Never immerse the gel pack while water is being heated. Immerse the gel pack in hot water for 2. 5 3 minutes. How do I cool the gel packs. Place the gel pack flat in freezer for at least 2 hours. Remove the gel pack from freezer and place it in knee brace before applying. How long will a gel pack stay col