Hot & Cold Therapy
Shop professional hot and cold therapy products for physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation facilities, sports medicine practices, athletic training rooms, and other healthcare environments. Total Rehab Solutions carries reusable hot packs, cold packs, moist heat therapy systems, hot pack heating units, cold pack chilling units, pack covers, and related thermal therapy products for professional use.
Whether you're replacing individual therapy packs or building a dedicated hot and cold therapy station for your facility, explore products designed to support efficient clinical workflows and repeated use throughout the treatment day.
Hot and Cold Therapy Products for Physical Therapy
Hot and cold therapy products are commonly used throughout physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and athletic training environments. Depending on a facility's treatment protocols and patient volume, a clinical setup may range from individual reusable packs to dedicated heating and chilling units capable of keeping multiple packs ready for use.
Our hot and cold therapy collection includes products such as:
- Reusable moist heat therapy packs
- Hot pack heating units
- Reusable cold therapy packs
- Cold pack chilling units and freezers
- Hot pack covers and patient barriers
- Thermal therapy accessories
When selecting products for your facility, consider patient volume, pack sizes, temperature requirements, equipment capacity, available treatment space, cleaning requirements, and compatibility between packs and heating or chilling units.
Moist Heat Therapy Packs
Moist heat therapy packs provide clinics with a reusable option for clinical heat therapy. Compatible packs are typically maintained in a temperature-controlled heating unit so they can remain available throughout the treatment day according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Different sizes and shapes allow clinicians to select a pack appropriate for the treatment area. Common configurations include standard rectangular packs, large and oversize packs, cervical or neck-contour packs, and long universal packs.
Total Rehab Solutions carries traditional moist heat packs as well as newer designs such as Richmar HydraHeat Moist Heat Therapy Packs. HydraHeat packs feature a sealed, non-porous polymer exterior and are available in multiple sizes and shapes for professional rehabilitation environments.
Hot Pack Heating Units
A professional hot pack heating unit provides a centralized way to heat and maintain compatible reusable therapy packs. These systems are available in different capacities and configurations, allowing facilities to select a unit based on treatment volume, available space, and the number and sizes of packs they use.
Depending on the system, features may include thermostatic or digital temperature control, internal racks or dividers, low-water protection, drainage systems, mobile casters, and other features designed to simplify daily clinical operation and maintenance.
The Richmar HydraTherm Deluxe Moist Heat Therapy System, for example, combines digital temperature control with a composite tank, low-water protection, an electric drain pump, internal divider system, mobile casters, and fold-away side shelf.
For a more detailed look at heating units, pack construction, pack sizes, temperature requirements, and clinic setup considerations, read our Moist Heat Therapy Equipment for Physical Therapy Clinics guide.
Reusable Cold Packs for Physical Therapy
Reusable cold packs give physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and athletic training rooms a convenient way to keep cold therapy products available for repeated use. Packs are available in different sizes, shapes, and materials to accommodate a range of clinical applications.
When comparing cold packs, consider dimensions, flexibility when chilled, exterior construction, recommended storage temperature, cleaning instructions, and how the pack will be stored between uses.
Maintaining several pack sizes can also help a facility accommodate different treatment areas without relying on one universal configuration for every application.
Cold Pack Chilling Units and Freezers
Facilities that regularly use reusable cold packs may benefit from a dedicated cold pack chilling unit or freezer. These units provide centralized storage for compatible cold packs and can help keep an inventory of packs ready for use throughout the day.
When selecting chilling equipment, consider the number of packs the facility needs to store, the sizes of those packs, available floor or counter space, temperature requirements, mobility, and cleaning and maintenance procedures.
A smaller outpatient clinic may only need a compact system and modest pack inventory, while a busy rehabilitation department or athletic training facility may benefit from greater storage capacity.
Hot Pack Covers and Patient Barriers
Appropriate barriers are an important consideration when using heated therapy packs. The type and number of barrier layers required can vary according to pack construction, operating temperature, manufacturer instructions, and clinical protocol.
Traditional moist heat packs may be used with dedicated terry covers, while other systems may specify towels or another suitable barrier between the heated pack and the patient. Always follow the instructions supplied with the specific pack and heating system being used.
Total Rehab Solutions also carries covers and related accessories to support professional hot and cold therapy setups.
Choosing Hot and Cold Therapy Products for Your Facility
The right combination of products depends on how hot and cold therapy fits into your facility's daily workflow. Before purchasing, consider:
- Patient volume: How many packs might be needed during busy treatment periods?
- Pack sizes: Which shapes and dimensions are most useful for your facility?
- Heating or chilling capacity: Can the equipment accommodate the number and types of packs you plan to use?
- Temperature requirements: What temperatures are specified by the equipment and pack manufacturers?
- Available space: Does the facility need a countertop or floor-standing system?
- Mobility: Will equipment remain in one location or need to move between treatment areas?
- Cleaning and maintenance: How easily can the equipment and reusable packs be cleaned and maintained?
- Compatibility: Are the selected packs designed for use with the heating or chilling system?
- Replacement products: Are compatible packs, covers, and accessories readily available?
Considering the entire workflow rather than purchasing individual products in isolation can help clinics build a more practical hot and cold therapy station.
Hot & Cold Therapy vs. Hydrotherapy
Hot and cold therapy products are related to, but different from, larger hydrotherapy equipment such as therapeutic whirlpools and commercial cold tanks.
Hot pack heating units and cold pack chilling units prepare reusable packs that can be applied during treatment. Hydrotherapy systems use water itself as part of the treatment or immersion environment and typically require larger tanks, additional floor space, and different facility considerations.
Facilities evaluating larger water-based systems can explore our Whitehall Sports Whirlpools and Whitehall Cold Tanks.
For help comparing these larger systems for sports medicine and athletic training facilities, read our Hydrotherapy Equipment for Athletic Training Rooms guide.
Hot and Cold Therapy Products from Total Rehab Solutions
Total Rehab Solutions supplies professional hot and cold therapy products for physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, sports medicine practices, athletic training rooms, and other healthcare facilities.
Browse our selection of hot packs, cold packs, heating units, chilling equipment, covers, and accessories to build or update your facility's thermal therapy setup. If you need help selecting products or coordinating equipment for a new or expanding facility, contact Total Rehab Solutions for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hot & Cold Therapy
What hot and cold therapy products are used in physical therapy clinics?
Common products include reusable moist heat packs, cold packs, hot pack heating units, cold pack chilling units or freezers, pack covers, patient barriers, and related thermal therapy accessories. The products a clinic needs depend on treatment protocols, patient volume, and facility workflow.
What is a hot pack heating unit?
A hot pack heating unit is a temperature-controlled system designed to heat and maintain compatible reusable therapy packs according to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
What is a cold pack chilling unit?
A cold pack chilling unit provides dedicated cold storage for compatible reusable therapy packs so they can be kept ready for use in physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and athletic training environments.
What sizes of hot and cold therapy packs are available?
Available sizes vary by manufacturer. Common configurations include standard, large, oversize, cervical or neck-contour, and universal packs. Maintaining several sizes can help clinics accommodate different treatment areas.
Are all moist heat packs heated at the same temperature?
No. Heating temperatures and preparation requirements vary based on the manufacturer, pack construction, and heating system. Clinics should follow the instructions provided for the exact packs and equipment being used.
Do moist heat packs require a cover or towel?
Barrier requirements vary by pack design, operating temperature, manufacturer instructions, and clinical protocol. Traditional packs may use dedicated terry covers, while other systems may specify towels or another appropriate barrier.
What should I consider when choosing hot and cold therapy equipment?
Consider patient volume, pack capacity, pack sizes, temperature requirements, available space, mobility, cleaning and maintenance requirements, and compatibility between reusable packs and the heating or chilling equipment.
What is the difference between hot and cold therapy and hydrotherapy?
Hot and cold therapy systems commonly prepare reusable packs for clinical application. Hydrotherapy equipment, such as therapeutic whirlpools and commercial cold tanks, uses water as part of the treatment or immersion environment and generally involves larger equipment.
Where can I buy hot and cold therapy products for a physical therapy clinic?
Total Rehab Solutions supplies professional hot and cold therapy products and equipment for physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, athletic training, and other healthcare facilities.