Aircast Cold Therapy Foot Cryo/Cuff
Perfect for promoting healing, circulation and blood flow to the foot, the Aircast Cold Therapy Foot Cryo/Cuff connects to a separately purchasable cooler unit that pumps freezing cold cryogenically cooled air around your foot. Perfect for a range of different foot conditions, the Aircast Foot Cryo/Cuff is ideal for both chronic conditions and temporary injuries.
What's Included?
Who Can Use the Aircast Foot Cryo/Cuff?
The Aircast Foot Cryo/Cuff is designed to help reduce swelling and pain for your foot through compression and cold therapy. The Cryo/Cuff is suitable for a number of indications, including the following:
- Bruising reduction
- General hemarthrosis
- Inflammation
- Post-surgical swelling and pain
- Post-injury swelling and pain
- Rehabilitation
- Sporting injuries
- Swelling prevention
- Trauma
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:
Features and Benefits of the Aircast Cryo/Cuff for the Foot
- Anatomic foot cuff for providing complete coverage of affected area
- Measured compression to support patient comfort
- Detachable cooler allows for uninterrupted treatment
- Provides cooling to the entire foot, including the sole
- Suitable for inflammation, rehabilitation, trauma and more
Can I Use the Cryo/Cuff on Both Feet?
Yes, the cuff is interchangeable meaning that you can use the cuff to treat either the left or right foot.
Want to Find out More About Cold Therapy and this Cryo/Cuff?
To find out more about this treatment process and the Cryo/Cuff, please watch the video below:
What Sizes Are Available?
The Aircast Foot Cryo/Cuff is available in two sizes. To find out which size best fits you, measure your forefoot circumference and refer to the diagram below:
If you fall on a sizing boundary, we recommend that you choose the larger of the two sizes.
How Do I Use the Cryo/Cuff?
For information on how to prepare, use and apply the cuff, please follow the step-by-step guide below:
Step One: Prepare the Cooler
Start by connecting the blue tube to the cooler. Fill the cooler to the line with water and add ice to the top. Next, place the insulation disk on top of the ice and close the lid. Allow up to five minutes for the water to cool and shake the cooler occasionally.
Step Two: Apply the Cuff
Undo the posterior strap and open the cuff so that it is flat. Position the cuff over the foot with the logo facing upwards and the disconnect valve pointing towards your toes. (See figure 1).
Wrap the ends of the cuff under the foot and secure using the straps provided. Now wrap the posterior strap around the back of the heel and secure. (See figure 2).
Step Three: Fill the Cuff
To 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 top of the cooler lid and raise the cooler no more than fifteen inches above the cuff. (See figure 3).
Hold the cooler in this position for about thirty seconds or until the cuff is full. Close the air vent on the cooler lid and disconnect the cuff from the cooler by the pressing the metal tab on the quick disconnect valve.
Step Four: Rechill the Water
To rechill the water, reconnect the blue tube to the cuff and raise the cuff above the cooler. This will allow the water to drain from the cuff back into the cooler. Allow up to two minutes for the water to rechill before repeating the filling process.
For further information about the cuff and its usage, please see the manual below:
How Long Can I Use the Cuff For?
You can use the cuff for up to two hours per session. It is recommended that you wait at least twenty minutes between uses.
Can I Apply the Cuff Directly onto My Skin?
To avoid risk of skin burn, it is vital that you wrap the skin of the target area with a cloth or bandage before using the cuff.
How Do I Clean the Cuff?
For best cleaning results, simply wash the cuff with soap and hot water before rinsing and leaving to air dry. This process can also be used to clean the blue tube and cooler units also.
What If I Have Pain and Swelling in Another Area?
We have a number of Aircast Cryo/Cuff products that help treat injury in almost any area of the body. View them all on our Aircast Cryo-Cuff range page.
For paediatric injuries, see the Aircast Paediatric Ankle Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff.
