THE POWER to ACCELERATE RECOVERY
THE NEW STANDARD OF CARE IN INJURY AND POST-OP RECOVERY
COMPRESSION AND COLD WORKING TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE Forget about passive cold and compression applications. ACCEL knocks traditional RICE principles out cold. Dynamic and synergistic, ACCEL gives you the power to stimulate healing and actively enhance recovery.
For acute musculoskeletal injury
ACCEL TECHNOLOGY
and orthopedic surgery recovery,
TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO RECOVERY
nothing helps your patients come
Game Ready’s innovative ACCEL™ Technology (Active Compression and Cold
back fast like Game Ready.®
Exchange Loop) sets a new standard in recovery, synergistically combining
Integrating two proven therapies
active compression and cold therapies in a revolutionary treatment system
in an all-new way, Game Ready is a state-of-the-science modality designed to accelerate the healing process.
Active pneumatic compression
™
mimics natural muscle contractions, helping the body pump edema away while stimulating blood flow and oxygen delivery.
that gives you the power to help heal. Rapidly circulating ice water actively When the body suffers a musculoskeletal injury, it initiates a cascading series
removes heat and cools the tissue to
of physiological responses as it attempts to prevent damage to surrounding
reduce edema, muscle spasms, and pain.
tissues and begin repair. Among these natural mechanisms is inflammation. While a fundamental part of the healing process, the inflammatory response causes local tissue temperature increases, edema formation, and cellular
Air pressure conforms wrap to the body
oxygen deprivation — all of which can cause pain and actually hinder recovery.
“AT LEAST A 20% FASTER RECOVERY.”
Peter Millett, MD, MSc The Steadman Clinic
for better surface contact, allowing the system to pull heat away from the injury
That’s where Game Ready comes in. A giant leap beyond static cold and compression applications that passively control pain and swelling, ACCEL
Faster, deeper, longer-lasting intramuscular
Technology gives you the therapeutic power to enhance lymphatic function,
cooling slows cellular metabolism, helping the
encourage blood flow, and stimulate tissue healing. In short, the power to
body to minimize secondary tissue damage —
help optimize and accelerate the body’s natural repair mechanisms.
and less damage means faster recovery.
site more efficiently and enhancing the effects of cold therapy.
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MORE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS, MORE WAYS TO ENHANCE RECOVERY DON’T JUST TREAT SYMPTOMS, HELP ACCELERATE HEALING
ACTIVE COMPRESSION SQUEEZES GREATER BENEFITS OUT OF COLD THERAPY
Whether your patients are elite athletes with injuries or everyday people in post-op rehab,
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they want to get back into action now. That means going beyond damage control. Relieving
imagery shows that Game
pain and swelling is a start, but you can do more. With Game Ready, you have the proactive
Ready’s patented active
healing power to help your patients get the most from their recovery and come back as
compression technology
quickly as possible.
enhances the delivery of cold
Game Ready ®
Cryo/Cuff™
Gel Pack 37°C
Immediately after treatment
34°
31°
Coldest Temp: 10°
Coldest Temp: 20°
Coldest Temp: 12.2°
25°
therapy, helping Game Ready
10 minutes after treatment
22°
to provide faster, deeper, and
MODALITY/BENEFIT
ACCEL
RICE
SPEEDS & ENHANCES HEALING
MODERATES PAIN & SWELLING
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Reduces metabolic activity and cellular demand for oxygen, reducing secondary tissue damage.1,2
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19°
longer-lasting cold than other
Coldest Temp: 15°
Coldest Temp: 23.3°
Coldest Temp: 18.9° 16°
cryotherapy products.
10,11
Cold (General) Decreases pain, muscle spasms, edema, and swelling.1,2
28°
Side view shown. First skin temperature measurement immediately after completing 30 minutes of treatment, subsequent images at 10 and 30 minutes post-treatment. All devices applied per manufacturer’s instructions and all measurements taken from uniform distance. All devices applied on different days allowing full recovery for test subject.
13°
30 minutes after treatment
10°
7° Coldest Temp: 20.5°
Coldest Temp: 24.4°
Coldest Temp: 24.4°
Compression (General) Aids the prevention of edema formation and removal of swelling.1,2,9
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RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Game Ready is so effective, it can be found in the most prestigious orthopedic centers, physical therapy
Active Cold
clinics, and athletic training facilities. In fact, the treatment system is relied on by Olympic athletes, special
Draws heat away from the injury site for more efficient temperature reduction.1
military forces, and countless teams from virtually every professional sport around the world. Better still, people who have used Game Ready overwhelmingly say that it helped speed and improve their recovery.
Active Compression Mimics natural muscle contractions, “pumping” edema out of the injured area.1,2 Optimizes lymphatic drainage.7,8 Increases blood flow and oxygen delivery.3,4,5,6 Stimulates tissue repair, encouraging acceleration of the healing process.1,2,3,4,5 Active Compression with Active Cold Therapy Improves surface contact for faster, deeper, longer-lasting cooling.10,11 Complete list of references available on back cover.
“An important part of our DAILY rehabilitation program we could not do without.”
Oliver Schmidtlein, Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Trainer, Germany
In ongoing surveys, patients report that Game Ready*: Helped them return to work or daily activities sooner.
OVER 90%
Helped reduce the amount of pain medication they took or enabled them to stop taking meds sooner.
OVER 94%
Provided a better post-op recovery than a previous surgery using a different cold therapy.
OVER 94%
*Percentage of survey respondents as of January 2011. Studies on file.
“THE BEST I CAN DO TO GET BACK INTO ACTION AND STAY HEALTHY.”
Brian McBride, Fulham Soccer Club, English Premier League
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ANATOMY OF THE GAME READY SYSTEM The revolutionary Game Ready System is powered by the feature-rich, microprocessorenabled GRPro™ 2.1 control unit and a complete range of ergonomic, dual-action wraps.
INTRODUCING THE GRPRO 2.1 MORE INFORMATION, MORE CONTROL
GAME READY DUAL-ACTION WRAPS CIRCUMFERENTIAL COVERAGE, BETTER CONTACT
The new user-friendly GRPro 2.1 control unit gives you and your patients
Game Ready wraps feature a patented two-chamber design – one for
better information and more control over their treatments. Pressure,
air, one for ice water – enabling the integrated delivery of compression
temperature, and time are easily monitored and adjusted with the touch
and cold therapies. Created specifically for each body part, the wraps
of a button or the turn of a dial. Accessories such as a carry bag and
provide optimal circumferential coverage and better surface contact
rechargeable battery pack make the portable system even more convenient
than other products. And because Game Ready wraps fit better, they
when providing treatment on the go.
feel better too.
Temperature, pressure, and
New, adjustable set-point
Pre-set protocols promote
time status indicators provide
temperature control provides
patient compliance and
clear information, making it
consistent temperature across
reduce risk of injury by
easier to monitor and manage
the wrap and throughout
automating alternating
treatment conditions.
treatment, improving patient
treatment and “rest” times.
Elbow Wrap
comfort and safety.
Wrist Wrap
Shoulder Wrap
Hand Wrap
Back Wrap
Hip/Groin Wrap
Knee Wrap
Articulated Knee Wrap
Ankle Wrap
Portable Carry Bag
Low-profile, circumferential Clear step-by-step user
wraps with pneumatic com-
instructions right on the
Patented microdot construction
pression cover more surface
control unit assure proper
facilitates maximum flow and
area and provide better contact,
operation and improve
disbursement of water for
while ergonomic design means
compliance.
efficient, even cooling.
better fit and comfort.
“EFFECTIVELY REDUCES OVERALL HEALTHCARE EXPENSES.”
John P. Albright, MD
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References: 1. Knight KL. Cryotherapy in sport injury management. 1995. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. 2. Sabiston KB et al. The effects of intermittent compression and cold on reducing edema in postacute ankle sprains. Journal of Athletic Training. 1992;27(2):140. 3. Hubbard TJ, Denegar CR. Does cryotherapy improve outcomes with soft tissue injury? J Athl Train. 2004;39(3):278-279. 4. Schaser K-D, Stover JF, Melcher I et al. Local cooling restores microcirculatory hemodynamics after closed soft-tissue trauma in rats. J Trauma. 2006;61(3):642-649. 5. Dahl J, Li J, Bring DK-I, Renström P, Ackerman PW. Intermittent pneumatic compression enhances neurovascular ingrowth and tissue proliferation during connective tissue healing. A study in the rat. J Orthop Res. 2007;25:11851192. 6. Johansson K, Lie E, Ekdahl C, Lindfeldt J. A randomized study comparing manual lymph drainage with sequential pneumatic compression for treatment of postoperative arm lymphodema. Lymphology. 1998;31(2):56-64. 7. McGeown JG, McHale NG, Thornbury KD. Effects of varying patterns of external compression on lymph flow in the hindlimb of the anaesthetized sheep. J Physiol. 1988;397:449-457. 8. McGeown JG, McHale NG, Thornbury KD. The role of external compression and movement in lymph propulsion in the sheep hind limb. J Physiol. 1987;387:83-93. 9. Capps/ Mayberry. Cryotherapy and intermittent pneumatic compression for soft tissue trauma. January 2009. 10. Womochel KS, Trowbridge CA, Keller D. The effects of continuous cooling and cyclical compression on intramuscular temperatures and cardiovascular strain. Journal of Athletic Training. 2009;44(3):s87. 11. Trowbridge CA, Womochel KS, and Davis DR. The effects of continuous cooling and cyclical compression on intramuscular and surface temperatures of the distal quadriceps. Journal of Athletic Training. 2008;43(3):S58.
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