Love the Breg Polar Wave. Wanted this machine for the compression and couldn’t be happier Really great service from Cold Therapy also.
I had major ankle surgery and am finally in PT. The ankle swells significantly and also has a lot of nerve pain. My Breg cryo-therapy machine and wrap bring an incredible amount of relief and alleviate the swelling and pain tremendously. It is easy to use and will be beneficial to me for years to come. I feel it has been a integral part of making faster-than-expected progress in the PT department. I highly recommend!
Easy to use. I just have a full knee replacement on 6/1/2026 and and the machine is helping a lot with my recovery, swelling and pai, so I don’t have to take many drugs.
I don't normally leave reviews after only one use, but I was impressed enough that this deserved one.
I purchased the Breg Polar Care Wave for post-operative shoulder recovery, and after my very first session I can already say this thing is outstanding. Even though I was still heavily bandaged and had to use regular ice instead of the reusable packs (mine weren't frozen yet), the combination of cold therapy and active compression felt incredible. The compression is smooth, comfortable, and adjustable, and it really gives you the feeling that it's helping control swelling rather than just making the area cold.
The unit itself worked flawlessly right out of the box. It's intuitive to set up, quiet, and feels like a genuinely high-quality medical device rather than a consumer gadget. I'm actually looking forward to using it again once I can tighten the wrap a little more and use the frozen therapy packs as intended.
For anyone facing shoulder surgery or recovering from an orthopedic procedure, I can absolutely see why this system is so highly recommended. It wasn't cheap, but after one use I already feel it was money well spent. If you're on the fence, I would highly recommend it.
I have only used my machine. Couple of times prior to my TKR, to get familiar with it. I love the compression feature. The large knee sleeve is nice because it covers my entire knee. I also like the feel of the sleeve. I think it’s neoprene. I used small frozen water bottles in it and it got really cold. I would give it a 9 out of 10 only because there is not a timer. I would love for it to come on every 20 mins and go off for 20 like some of the other machines I reviewed. I compromised to get the compression. I do love it!
