Product Overview

An evolution of VitalWear's advanced therapies for humans, the VitalWrap-Equine System applies the power of cooling, compression, and heat to common injury areas. The system's simple design, ingenious leg and hock wraps, and easy-to-maintain equipment make it the perfect solution for owners who care about their horses' health and demand the most for their money.

How the VitalWrap-Equine System works
The VitalWrap-Equine System consists of a control unit, heavy-duty tubing sets (one for use on single-limb injuries and a unique "Y" tubing set for treating two limbs simultaneously), and a selection of form-fitting thermal fabric wraps. The control unit, which includes a fluid reservoir, manages the temperature of water used by the system to supply heat or cold to the fabric wrap attached to the horse’s limb. By pumping the water through a heat-exchanging bladder inside the wrap, the control unit warms or cools the water to match the proper temperature setting, delivering precise and safe thermal therapy.

Set-up is a simple, three-step process:

1. Fill the portable, leak-proof reservoir with ice and water.
2. Place the bladder portion of the wrap around the treatment area and secure it with the Velcro™ closure(s).
3. Attach the wrap to the control unit using the tubing set.

Once the control unit is turned on, the cooled or warmed fluid is passed through the tubing set to the wrap. As it circulates into the wrap from the control unit, the fluid either applies heat to warm the treatment area or draws it away for deep cooling. The fluid then flows back into the control unit, where it is re-cooled or re-warmed before cycling back into the wrap. Compression is delivered through the wrap itself, and can continue even if the user chooses to disconnect the tubing set and control unit.

The VitalWrap-Equine System is designed to apply thermal therapy for extended periods. This provides tremendous benefit to the injury site beyond the normal application periods of conventional therapies, such as heat and cold packs. The typical transition time between the warm and cold settings in the temperature range is about one minute.

Specially tailored wraps are available for the front leg, back leg, and hock. Please consult a veterinary professional prior to applying the system, particularly when using it for long periods of time.

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