THE POWER to ACCELERATE RECOVERY

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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.

For acute musculoskeletal injury and orthopedic surgery recovery, nothing helps your patients come back fast like Game Ready.

ACCEL TECHNOLOGY TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO RECOVERY Game Ready s innovative ACCEL Technology (Active Compression and Cold Exchange Loop) sets a new standard in recovery, synergistically combining

When the body suffers a musculoskeletal injury, it initiates a cascading series of physiological responses as it attempts to prevent damage to surrounding tissues and begin repair.

While a fundamental part of the healing process, the inflammatory response causes local tissue temperature increases, edema formation, and cellular oxygen deprivation all of which can cause pain and

2 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 and orthopedic surgery recovery, nothing helps your patients come back fast like Game Ready. Integrating two proven therapies in an all-new way, Game Ready is a state-of-the-science modality designed to accelerate the healing process. ACCEL TECHNOLOGY TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO RECOVERY Game Ready s innovative ACCEL Technology (Active Compression and Cold Exchange Loop) sets a new standard in recovery, synergistically combining active compression and cold therapies in a revolutionary system that gives you the power to help heal. When the body suffers a musculoskeletal injury, it initiates a cascading series of physiological responses as it attempts to prevent damage to surrounding 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 oxygen deprivation all of which can cause pain and actually hinder recovery. Active pneumatic compression mimics natural muscle contractions, helping the body pump edema away while stimulating blood flow and oxygen delivery. Rapidly circulating ice water actively removes heat and cools the tissue to reduce edema, muscle spasms, and pain. Air pressure conforms wrap to the body for better surface contact, allowing the AT LEAST A 20% FASTER RECOVERY. Peter Millett, MD, MSc The Steadman Clinic That s where Game Ready comes in. A giant leap beyond static cold and compression applications that passively control pain and swelling, ACCEL Technology gives you the therapeutic power to enhance lymphatic function, encourage blood flow, and stimulate tissue healing. In short, the power to help optimize and accelerate the body s natural repair mechanisms. Faster, deeper, longer-lasting intramuscular cooling slows cellular metabolism, helping the body to minimize secondary tissue damage and less damage means faster recovery. system to pull heat away from the injury site more efficiently and enhancing the effects of cold therapy. GAMEREADY.COM

MORE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS, MORE WAYS TO ENHANCE RECOVERY DON T JUST TREAT SYMPTOMS, HELP ACCELERATE HEALING Whether your patients are elite athletes with injuries or everyday people in post-op rehab,

With Game Ready, you have the proactive healing power to help your patients get the most from their recovery and come back as quickly as possible.

therapy, helping Game Ready Immediately 10 minutes Game Ready Cryo/Cuff Gel Pack Coldest Temp: 10 Coldest Temp: 20 Coldest Temp: 12.

3 MORE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS, MORE WAYS TO ENHANCE RECOVERY DON T JUST TREAT SYMPTOMS, HELP ACCELERATE HEALING Whether your patients are elite athletes with injuries or everyday people in post-op rehab, they want to get back into action now. That means going beyond damage control. Relieving pain and swelling is a start, but you can do more. With Game Ready, you have the proactive healing power to help your patients get the most from their recovery and come back as quickly as possible. ACTIVE COMPRESSION SQUEEZES GREATER BENEFITS OUT OF COLD THERAPY Head to head infrared thermal imagery shows that Game Ready s patented active compression technology enhances the delivery of cold therapy, helping Game Ready Immediately 10 minutes Game Ready Cryo/Cuff Gel Pack Coldest Temp: 10 Coldest Temp: 20 Coldest Temp: C MODALITY/BENEFIT ACCEL SPEEDS & ENHANCES HEALING RICE MODERATES PAIN & SWELLING to provide faster, deeper, and longer-lasting cold than other cryotherapy products. 10,11 Coldest Temp: 15 Coldest Temp: 23.3 Coldest Temp: Cold (General) Decreases pain, muscle spasms, edema, and swelling. 1,2 Reduces metabolic activity and cellular demand for oxygen, reducing secondary tissue damage. 1,2 Side view shown. First skin temperature measurement immediately completing 30 minutes of, subsequent images at 10 and 30 minutes post-. 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. 30 minutes Coldest Temp: 20.5 Coldest Temp: 24.4 Coldest Temp: Compression (General) Aids the prevention of edema formation and removal of swelling. 1,2,9 Active Cold Draws heat away from the injury site for more efficient temperature reduction. 1 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 RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Game Ready is so effective, it can be found in the most prestigious orthopedic centers, physical therapy clinics, and athletic training facilities. In fact, the system is relied on by Olympic athletes, special 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. 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 Studies on file. 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 THE BEST I CAN DO TO GET BACK INTO ACTION AND STAY HEALTHY. Brian McBride, Fulham Soccer Club, English Premier League FOR CASE STUDIES AND CLINICAL ABSTRACTS, PLEASE VISIT

ANATOMY OF THE GAME READY SYSTEM The revolutionary Game Ready System is powered by the

1 control unit and a complete range of ergonomic, dual-action wraps. INTRODUCING THE GRPRO 2.

1 control unit gives you and your patients better information and more control over their s.

more convenient when providing on the go.

feature a patented two-chamber design one for air, one for ice water enabling the integrated

Created specifically for each body part, the wraps provide optimal circumferential coverage

And because Game Ready wraps fit better, they feel better too.

easier to monitor and manage conditions.

wrap and throughout, improving patient comfort and safety.

4 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 The new user-friendly GRPro 2.1 control unit gives you and your patients better information and more control over their s. Pressure, temperature, and time are easily monitored and adjusted with the touch of a button or the turn of a dial. Accessories such as a carry bag and rechargeable battery pack make the portable system even more convenient when providing on the go. GAME READY DUAL-ACTION WRAPS CIRCUMFERENTIAL COVERAGE, BETTER CONTACT Game Ready wraps feature a patented two-chamber design one for air, one for ice water enabling the integrated delivery of compression and cold therapies. Created specifically for each body part, the wraps provide optimal circumferential coverage and better surface contact than other products. And because Game Ready wraps fit better, they feel better too. Pre-set protocols promote patient compliance and reduce risk of injury by automating alternating and rest times. Temperature, pressure, and time status indicators provide clear information, making it easier to monitor and manage conditions. New, adjustable set-point temperature control provides consistent temperature across the wrap and throughout, improving patient comfort and safety. Elbow Wrap Wrist Wrap Shoulder Wrap Hand Wrap Back Wrap Hip/Groin Wrap Knee Wrap Clear step-by-step user instructions right on the control unit assure proper operation and improve compliance. Patented microdot construction facilitates maximum flow and disbursement of water for efficient, even cooling. Low-profile, circumferential wraps with pneumatic compression cover more surface area and provide better contact, while ergonomic design means better fit and comfort. Articulated Knee Wrap Ankle Wrap Portable Carry Bag EFFECTIVELY REDUCES OVERALL HEALTHCARE EXPENSES. John P. Albright, MD

5 LEARN MORE OR FIND A DEALER NEAR YOU or in the United States, GameReady ( ) CoolSystems, Inc. (Makers of Game Ready ) 1800 Sutter Street, Suite 500 Concord, CA USA References: 1. Knight KL. Cryotherapy in sport injury management 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): Hubbard TJ, Denegar CR. Does cryotherapy improve outcomes with soft tissue injury? J Athl Train. 2004;39(3): Schaser K-D, Stover JF, Melcher I et al. Local cooling restores microcirculatory hemodynamics closed soft-tissue trauma in rats. J Trauma. 2006;61(3): 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: Johansson K, Lie E, Ekdahl C, Lindfeldt J. A randomized study comparing manual lymph drainage with sequential pneumatic compression for of postoperative arm lymphodema. Lymphology. 1998;31(2): 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: 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: Capps/ Mayberry. Cryotherapy and intermittent pneumatic compression for soft tissue trauma. January 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):s 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):S CoolSystems, Inc. All rights reserved. REV 02/11 MPBR

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