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Cold and
Compression, Combined
Game Ready is a cold and compression therapy system that helps manage pain and swelling after surgery or injury. It delivers consistent, controlled cold and gentle rhythmic compression through a wrap fitted around the injured area.
It's the same technology used by professional sporting clubs, orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists, designed to be used regularly throughout your recovery, not just in the first few days.
How Game Ready Works
Consistent cold
The control unit circulates ice water through channels in the wrap, drawing heat away from the joint. Unlike an ice pack, it stays cold for the whole session and covers the entire area evenly, with no warm spots or gaps.
Active compression
Air chambers in the wrap inflate and release in a gentle cycle. This pumping action helps move excess fluid away from the injury and keeps the cold in close contact with your skin.
Working together
Cold helps settle pain and inflammation, while compression helps clear swelling. Combined, they work more effectively than either on its own, and far more effectively than a bag of ice.
Why Surgeons Recommend It
Swelling control
Swelling after surgery can limit how well a joint bends and straightens and make it harder to activate the surrounding muscles. Managing it early and consistently helps set up the rest of your rehab.
Pain relief
Controlled cold helps ease post-operative pain, keeping you more comfortable at rest and helping you sleep.
Less reliance on pain medication
By helping manage pain naturally, regular sessions may reduce how much you need to rely on pain medication in the early stages of recovery.
Getting you moving sooner
Less pain and swelling can make it easier to start moving and doing your early rehab exercises, which is key to a good outcome.
Consistency you can't get from ice
Ice packs warm up quickly, sit unevenly and are hard to keep in place. Game Ready delivers the same controlled treatment every session, so you get the full benefit each time.
Easy to use at home
It's simple to set up and use while resting, so it fits into your daily routine after you leave hospital.
When It Can Be Applied
Recovery doesn't end when you leave hospital. Swelling often lasts for weeks and can come back each time your activity increases. Game Ready can support you at each stage.
First few days after surgery
Pain and swelling are usually at their highest. Regular sessions help keep you comfortable and make it easier to rest.
Weeks 1–2
You're moving more and starting early rehab. Using the unit after exercises or a busy day helps settle any swelling that builds up.
Weeks 2–6 and beyond
Rehab becomes more demanding, and many people notice their joint swells or aches after physio sessions. This is often when consistent cold and compression makes the biggest difference to how you feel and how well you keep progressing.
Throughout your day
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After physio sessions or exercises
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After walking, standing for long periods or travelling
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Before bed, to help you get comfortable
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Whenever you notice swelling or aching
Everyone's recovery is different. Your surgeon or physio can advise how long you'll benefit from ongoing use.