Breg Polar Care Wave® Cold Compression Therapy System Breg Polar Care Wave® Cold Compression Therapy Machine for Knee, Shoulder & Hip

The Breg Polar Care Wave is a motorized cold therapy and active compression system designed for post-surgical and acute injury recovery. It circulates cold water through a pad applied to the injured area while simultaneously delivering intermittent compression, helping to reduce pain, swelling, and edema more effectively than ice alone.

Cold compression therapy combines two proven recovery modalities: cryotherapy (cold) to reduce pain and inflammation, and pneumatic compression to reduce swelling and improve circulation. The Polar Care Wave delivers both simultaneously through a motorized pump and specialized pads, providing a more effective recovery experience than passive icing.

The Polar Care Wave is indicated for post-surgical recovery (knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and other joint surgeries), acute sports injuries, sprains, strains, and any condition where cold and compression therapy are recommended by a healthcare professional to reduce edema, swelling, and pain.

Yes. Cold compression therapy is one of the most commonly recommended post-operative treatments after knee replacement surgery. The Polar Care Wave helps manage pain and swelling during the critical early recovery period, and its facility-to-home design allows patients to continue treatment after discharge. Always follow your surgeon's specific post-operative instructions.

Yes. The Polar Care Wave is compatible with multiple pad configurations, including shoulder pads, making it suitable for post-surgical recovery after rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, labrum repair, and other shoulder procedures.

Motorized cold therapy means the system uses a pump to continuously circulate cold water from a reservoir through the therapy pad, maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the treatment session. This is more effective than passive ice packs, which warm up quickly and require frequent replacement.

The Y-adapter allows the Polar Care Wave to connect to two therapy pads simultaneously, enabling bilateral (both sides) cold compression treatment. This is useful for patients recovering from bilateral procedures or who require treatment on two areas at the same time.

Yes. The Polar Care Wave is designed as a single patient use facility-to-home unit that is remarkably easy to operate. Patients can continue the same cold compression therapy at home that they received in the hospital or clinic, with no additional barrier required between the pad and the skin.

The Polar Care Wave features whisper quiet pump technology specifically designed to minimize noise during operation, encouraging rest and recovery without disturbing sleep or daily activities.

Yes. The Polar Care Wave offers varied levels of cold and compression settings, allowing healthcare professionals and patients to customize the therapy intensity to their comfort level and clinical requirements.

The Polar Care Wave is compatible with high-quality Breg Cold Compression Pads available in multiple configurations for different body areas including knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, back, and more. System alone and system/pad combo options are available. Contact Must Medical Equipment for pad availability.

Yes. United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional. In Canada, contact Must Medical Equipment for guidance on purchasing requirements in BC. This device is intended to be used by or on the order of licensed healthcare professionals.

Yes. Motorized cold therapy and compression devices like the Polar Care Wave have been shown in clinical studies to decrease narcotic use post-operatively, making them an important tool in multimodal pain management protocols after surgery.

The Polar Care Wave holds Class II 510(k) FDA clearance, confirming it meets the safety and effectiveness standards required for medical devices in this category.

The Polar Care Wave's compact design facilitates easy transport. Patients can take the unit home directly from the hospital, physical therapy clinic, or athletic training room, allowing uninterrupted cold compression therapy throughout the recovery process.

Yes. An ice bag accessory is available for the Polar Care Wave, making it easier to refill the system with ice without the mess of handling loose ice. Contact Must Medical Equipment for accessory availability.

The Polar Care Wave includes a built-in hose-management storage system that keeps the connecting hoses organized and tangle-free during storage and transport, making the unit easier to use and maintain.

Coverage for cold compression therapy devices varies by insurance plan. Some BC extended health insurance plans, WorkSafeBC, and ICBC programs may cover cold compression therapy units with a healthcare provider's recommendation. Contact your insurer to confirm eligibility. Must Medical Equipment can provide receipts and documentation to support your claim.

Standard ice packs provide passive cold therapy that warms up quickly, requires frequent replacement, and delivers no compression. The Polar Care Wave provides continuous motorized cold therapy at a consistent temperature combined with active compression, delivering significantly more effective pain and swelling management for post-surgical and acute injury recovery.

Must Medical Equipment carries the Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Compression Therapy System and serves Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Surrey, Langley, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. Order online with local delivery or visit our showroom.