Homedics MW-KHC TheraP Hot Cold Pack Knee Wrap Review

I knew long before my doctor diagnosed me with chondromallacia patellae that my knees were in desperate need of some cold therapy, yet it wasn't until I got the green light that my knees were as bad off as I suspected they were that I began looking for a cold therapy solution and found the highly reviewed Homedics TheraP Hot Cold Knee Wrap with the power of magnets.

If you've ever suffered from any sort of inflammation, you know that cold therapy, or applying ice packs to the afflicted area regularly, is one of the best ways to decrease inflammation without the use of drugs. While the source of the cold needn't be complex-a pack of frozen peas will often suffice-if you anticipate the need for regular icing, investing in a proper cold back designed for the knee can make the icing process that much easier and convenient.

The Homedics Cold Hot Knee Wrap: Comfort and Mobility

I wanted an inexpensive ice wrap that could provide me with comfort and mobility. The Homedics wrap, comprised of 90 percent neoprene and 10 percent nylon is soft and malleable. The ice pack, which is inserted into the wrap, is soft and contours to your leg. The wrap's thick Velcro straps ensure that it stays put, no matter how much you move. The wrap literally fits like a glove and offers almost as much support, if not more, than a basic neoprene knee brace. It's so comfortable and supportive that I've even worn the wrap to the gym or while out and about. It's also incredibly easy to get on and off.

The Homedics Cold Hot Knee Wrap: One Size Fits All

The wrap has adjustable straps which makes it a one size fits all. I've given one to a family member, who is plus-sized, and she can easily wrap it around her leg.

The Homedics Cold Hot Knee Wrap: Durability

The ice pack, which can also be heated for heat therapy, stays cool for about 1.5 hours, although it is so comfortable, that I have kept this wrap on for hours, just for the extra support. The cold never sears; it's soothing from the moment you wrap it around your knee. The ice pack is inserted vertically, and is 9 inches long and 4 inches wide, which means that you get a good deal of coverage along the front of your knee. I've yet to use the heat but I believe that you can microwave it in a bowl of water or drop the pack into a pot of boiling water to heat it up.

I can't speak to the magnet technology, but perhaps there is something to it as I find great relief and soothing comfort from the Homedics Cold Hot Knee Wrap.

I purchased the Homedics Cold Hot Knee Wrap for $19.99 plus free shipping at Amazon.com, where it had a 4 star rating from 20 reviews.