Pro Ice Pro Model Shoulder / Upper Arm Ice Pack

by Pro Ice

Product Features

• Designed for larger atheletes
• Larger than the Original Model Shoulder by 33%
• For athletes over 6 foot and 210 lbs
• Extra long strapping for full compression and long lasting cold
• Pro Model shoulder contains 2 layers of ice

Product Description

• Designed for the larger athlete and for post-operative use
• Contains two layers of ice with extra long strapping for full Veltex compression and long-lasting cold

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0001DLE9W
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,546 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #16 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Medicine > Hot & Cold Therapy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good ice pack system., April 1, 2011

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Dan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pro Ice Pro Model Shoulder / Upper Arm Ice Pack (Misc.)

I ordered this via Pro Ice's Amazon store. It was filled promptly, shipped in great condition, and good customer service with my questions.

The pack is good and by "larger athletes" they're not joking. I'm 6'2 and I think I'd like to have tried the standard model for comparison - this thing is a large pouch over my shoulder. However, that total coverage is very welcome for rotator cuff rehab. There's a catch though, the ice sheets (of which there are two - one large foldable for extra ice time - very nice! The other a single layer which works for either the shoulder or forearm too) is made up of cells, not one giant pack. They also freeze hard like ice cubes, not pliable. The space between cells could fold if a bit of effort was made but my past experience suggests to not try too much... it might crack the plastic. So, instead I give it five minutes out of the freezer to soften a bit THEN it can go into the pouch and conform better to my shoulder. Your mileage may vary but that's the experience I've gotten after a week of 3x daily use.

The forearm sleeve is not removable - it's sewn to a permanent strap at the bottom of the shoulder pouch. It's not a big problem - it could just be worn as in the picture even without the ice pack in it or rolled up and secured to the shoulder patch with any bit of velcro you might care to use (not included).

This thing is big and a bit bulky but, then again, I've found it gives me well over an hour of solid, cold in that wide area (front, top, side, and back of shoulder) so it's somewhat to be expected. A smaller, system would probably sacrifice coverage and cold-time. I've found that wearing a tshirt or my light running vest over it keeps the straps from getting snagged on anything (they attach pretty much anywhere on the shoulder pouch via velcro).

One nagging point that I wish would be reconsidered in the design - the edge nearest the neck rides up a bit no matter how many ways I try to cinch it down with the two velcro straps. It's enough to dig under my chin/jaw or into my neck and be uncomfortable. This *may* be due to the extra-large size of this model but then again, I'm technically into the size range it suggests. So, I think a small half-circle cutout of the pouch and ice pack would alleviate this - or perhaps an additional strap somewhere to give more ability to pull it down and away from my neck. I can sit in this but it does sometimes cut into my neck and when the ice pack inside is hard... it's enough to hurt. I suppose I could trim a few ice cells out with a scissors and fix that issue myself.

Overall, though, the relief I get from this is very welcome. I couldn't go outside and do yardwork wearing this as it's too bulky and range of motion is a bit reduced while wearing it. However, the 1 hour double-sheet ice pack or the half-hour single sheet (both are included) give me lots of multiple icing sessions in a day. The fact I can do regular things around the house (like laundry, dishes, preparing food) wearing this instead of having to sit with one hand holding a bag of ice on my shoulder make this product very, very worthwhile. I'm now able to rehab as per doctor's orders without the downtime of sitting around holding a regular ice pack.

Would buy another if I had to (although this either-shoulder model is very sturdy) and I'd buy again from Pro Ice's Amazon store again, too.

Very pleased.

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from a Pro, November 23, 2010

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Ryan Norwood (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pro Ice Pro Model Shoulder / Upper Arm Ice Pack (Misc.)

Hey guys - I played ball in college and minor league ball for the Cubs for a few years, this product is what you want if your shoulder is in pain! I purchased this product after my second shoulder surgery - my wife was miserable at using an ace wrap to secure ice on my shoulder so I picked this up. 7 months out of surgery and this stays ready in my freezer. It's very convenient to use, wraps up in a second, and is always there when you need it. I highly recommend this product.