The CryoPush works by circulating cold water through the full leg wrap while providing intermittent compression around the limb.

Simply fill the machine with water and ice, attach the full leg wrap and select your desired compression setting. The machine continuously circulates cold water through the wrap while providing gentle intermittent compression.

Unlike a traditional ice pack or targeted knee wrap, the full leg attachment provides coverage from the upper thigh through to the lower leg. This makes it particularly useful when swelling extends beyond the immediate surgical site.

Cold compression therapy can help manage pain and swelling following surgery or injury, making it easier to move, complete your rehabilitation exercises and get on with everyday activities.

Following surgery or significant injury, swelling can extend throughout the leg rather than remaining around one specific joint.

For example, after knee surgery, swelling can affect the knee, thigh and lower leg. Similarly, after a hamstring or quadriceps injury, the area requiring treatment may extend well beyond a single joint.

The CryoPush full leg attachment allows you to target a much larger area in one treatment session.

The CryoPush system is available with either a targeted knee wrap or a premium full leg attachment, depending on your recovery needs. The knee wrap is ideal for focused treatment, delivering cold compression directly to the joint for conditions like ACL injuries, meniscus tears, or general knee pain. The full leg attachment, on the other hand, provides coverage from the upper thigh down to the calf, helping to reduce swelling throughout the entire limb while also promoting better circulation and muscle recovery. This makes it a great option after surgery or for more extensive injuries. For those wanting the added benefit of full-leg recovery, the premium attachment is available for an additional $20 per week.

• Cold compression coverage from the upper thigh to the ankle

• Helps manage pain and swelling following surgery or injury

• Intermittent compression across the entire lower limb

• Easy to use at home

• More extensive coverage than a standard knee wrap

• Professional-grade recovery equipment available to hire

• Can be used alongside your physiotherapy rehabilitation

• Ideal when swelling extends beyond a single joint.

Yes. The CryoPush can be used following knee replacement to help manage pain and swelling during recovery. The full leg attachment can be particularly useful when swelling extends into the thigh or lower leg.

Always follow the advice of your surgeon or physiotherapist regarding when to start cold therapy and how often to use it.

The full leg CryoPush can be useful following a range of lower-limb surgeries and injuries where cold compression therapy has been recommended.

These may include:

• ACL reconstruction

• Knee replacement

• Meniscus repair

• Knee arthroscopy

• Quadriceps tendon repair

• Patellar tendon surgery

• Proximal hamstring repair

• Significant thigh or calf injuries

• Extensive soft tissue injuries

• Lower-limb surgery with widespread swelling

• General post-operative leg swelling

The full leg attachment can be particularly useful when swelling extends above or below the knee and a targeted joint wrap doesn't provide enough coverage.

If your surgery or injury isn't listed above, get in touch. As physiotherapists, we can help you work out whether cold compression therapy and the full leg attachment are appropriate for your recovery.

Yes. Cold compression therapy is commonly used following ACL reconstruction to help manage post-operative pain and swelling.

The full leg attachment can be useful when swelling extends beyond the knee into the thigh or lower leg. Your surgeon or physiotherapist can advise whether the full leg or targeted knee attachment is most appropriate for you.

How often and for how long you should use cold compression therapy will depend on your surgery, injury and individual recovery.

Cold compression is often particularly useful during the first few weeks following surgery, when pain and swelling can be more noticeable.

You may also find it useful following physiotherapy exercises, walking or other activities that increase swelling or discomfort.

Your surgeon or physiotherapist should always guide your individual recovery plan, including when to start cold therapy and how frequently to use it.

Neither attachment is necessarily better — they are designed for different situations.

The knee wrap provides targeted treatment around the knee, while the full leg attachment provides much more extensive coverage from the upper thigh towards the ankle.

If your swelling is mainly concentrated around the knee, the knee wrap may be all you need. If swelling extends throughout the leg, the full leg attachment may be more suitable.

Buying a professional cold compression machine can be expensive, particularly if you only need it for a few weeks while recovering from surgery.

Hiring allows you to have professional-grade recovery equipment at home for exactly as long as you need it.

RecoveryTec was established by physiotherapists to make professional recovery equipment more accessible to people recovering at home.

We're based in Christchurch and provide delivery throughout Christchurch, Selwyn and North Canterbury, with nationwide courier delivery available across New Zealand.

We'll also show you how to use your CryoPush and are available if you have questions during your hire.

The CryoPush full leg attachment provides cold compression coverage from the upper thigh down towards the ankle, allowing you to treat a much larger area than the standard knee wrap.

Traditional ice packs can be useful for short-term cold therapy, but they can be inconvenient when you're recovering from significant surgery or injury.

They need to be refrozen regularly, can warm up quickly and may only cover a small area at a time.

The CryoPush provides continuous cold water circulation through the full leg wrap, combined with intermittent compression, allowing you to target a much larger area of the leg during each treatment session.

Having the machine at home also makes it easier to incorporate cold compression into your recovery routine when you need it.

The frequency and duration of treatment should be guided by your surgeon or physiotherapist and will depend on your surgery or injury.

Many people find cold compression particularly useful during periods of increased pain or swelling, including after rehabilitation exercises or increased activity.

Our CryoPush hire rates are:

First week — $120

Additional weeks — $80 per week

Full leg attachment — $20 per week additional

Christchurch delivery and pickup — $40

Lincoln or Belfast collection/drop-off — Free

Nationwide — Courier delivery available

There is no bond or deposit required.

If your recovery takes longer than expected, your hire can be extended — simply get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

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