Shock Doctor Ice Recovery Elbow Compression Wrap

I really like the design and quality of this product however my minus one star comes from the sizing. They really need include a size chart. My elbow circumference measures 11.5" so I ordered the L/XL based on the "Size Chart" question and the company answer for the S/M measurement. I would definitely say even at its tightest setting this is a bit big for me. The only good thing about it being a bit big is that, for me, the material in between the ice pack and your arm is very thin and much too cold for me (after 3 minutes it was painful) so I put a gym towel in between the compression brace and my arm and it was perfect. I am sure for others, they may not need that but it is what worked for me.

This product is advertised as providing 360 degrees of coverage to the elbow. This is incorrect. There is a roughly 4 inch by 4 inch square centered at the back of the elbow which doesn’t allow for any ice/heat coverage. Which is where I need the ice coverage applied. Please update your descriptions of what the product actually does cover.The ice packs on this item are also garbage quality. It takes several hours for them to actually get extremely cold again after using it for just 20 mins.

It took a while to find some sizing information in the answer to a customer question. Based on my arm measurement, I fell just inside the large range. Based on customer reviews that said these are made very large, I ordered a small/medium. Unless there is a gap in their sizing, I would say those customers are wrong. The small/medium leaves a 2-3" gap around my elbow with the straps pulled as tight as possible. Order your size.Having said that, the product is great. Cold compression is a game changer for reducing inflammation and healing joint injuries. I have one of these Shock Doctor wraps for my knees also. It has saved me a lot in Physical Therapy bills.Note to Shock Doctor: Post sizing information with your product.

My arm measures larger than the large range, so I purchased a large and I still find that it will slide down my arm if I don’t keep a slight bend in my elbow. I wear this over a thin fleece jacket to protect my arm and the cold penetrates through nicely. When the sleeve is taken directly out of the freezer, the sleeve will still have some adjustment range left in the straps due to the packs being rigid. Once the pack starts to thaw and become pliable, the straps need to be tightened all the way and could still use to be a little tighter to hold the sleeve in place. Overall, this ice sleeve is decent but the size is not correct. I’m 6’-4” and weigh approx 210lbs with a 12.75” forearm for reference. If you’re smaller than me, you should probably order the medium.

If you are the kind of person that would rather toss the cooling packs into the freezer individually, you will find the pouches for them to be a little snug-fitting when you slide them back in. Takes a bit of massaging to get them tucked away so the plastic isn't in contact with your skin. Or just freeze the whole wrap.This is sized for relatively sizable forearems. If you're 5'10" and 135 lbs, you're unlikely to get a snug fit.

I used the provided arm size chart to buy this item, and the product's box shows that anyone over 5'7" or 160lbs should use the L/XL. Well, I am 5'11" and 193lbs, my arm measures well over the size provided in the chart, and this is hardly a "compression" wrap. It is so loose, that it slides off my arm even at the tightest setting the velcro can reach. I have to bend my elbow just to keep it in place.

I wish I had found this sooner! I had been battling tendinitis in my elbow for almost 2 months with no improvement when I found this. Within days of using it consistently I was feeling 80% better.

Good overall features. Does the job for therapy purposes. I'd suggest getting1 size smaller if you'll be wearing it doing something.