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!
This icing and compression machine has gotten me through the first few weeks of my meniscus root repair surgery. It has been running probably 75% of my waking hours and has been chugging along very smoothly. I love the compression combined with the icing. It’s very easy to swap the ice — we are using small water bottles that are frozen. I’m very happy with the purchase and the price point. It’s a perfect alternative to the game ready ice/compression machine which is thousands of dollars.
We purchased the Breg Wave with Knee Pad for my wife’s total knee replacement surgery rehab. Very easy to operate right out of the box. This unit has been a lifesaver with respect to cooling efficiency and with ease. We used 12 oz bottled spring water, 4 at a time rather than ice cubes. The physical therapist was very impressed how good her knee looked, swelling-wise, 2 and 4 days after surgery. Icing routine was 20 minutes every hour.
