Introduction – Breg’s Polar Care Kodiak vs Polar Care Cube:  Which Cold Therapy System Is Right For You?

Cold therapy systems have become invaluable tools in managing pain and inflammation after surgery or injury. Breg, a well-known manufacturer of medical devices, offers two popular options: the Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System and the Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System. While both are designed to provide cold therapy, they have distinct features and advantages that cater to different needs.
In this blog, we’ll explore the differences between these two systems to help you make an informed decision about which one is best for your recovery.

Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System

The Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System is a versatile and user-friendly device designed to deliver consistent cold therapy for pain relief and swelling reduction.

Here are some of its key features:

Portability

The Kodiak system is known for its compact size and lightweight design, making it easy to use at home or while on the go. This system is the only system on the market that has an optional battery pack allowing it to work anywhere. Its portability allows for greater flexibility in your recovery process.

Continuous Flow of Cold Water

The Kodiak system offers continuous flow of cold water from the cooler, through the pad and back to the cooler. This unit uses 2 tubes connecting to the pad. One to send continuous cool water and the other tube to return warmer water. This helps ensure that the cold therapy remains at the desired therapeutic level. This feature is essential for managing pain and inflammation effectively.

Quiet Operation

Users appreciate the Kodiak system for its quiet operation, allowing you to rest comfortably while receiving cold therapy.

Revolutionary Pads

Breg offers the intelli-flo pads for the Kodiak system. These revolutionary pads are temperature specific to each joint. Each pad runs at a slightly different temperature. For example, the ankle pad runs slightly warmer than a shoulder pad. The reasoning for this, is that there is less soft tissue at the ankle compared to the shoulder. This to penetrate to get to the joint, this is accomplished by certain flow restrictors in each pad.
The ergonomic design provides exceptional coverage, static compression, and patient comfort. There are a variety of wrap options for different body parts, ensuring that you can target the specific area that requires cold therapy.
These pads require a barrier between the Intelli-Flo Pad and the patient’s skin. The Sterile Polar Dressings are water impermeable barriers that provide complete coverage between the pad and the patient’s skin.

Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System

The Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System, on the other hand, is another popular choice known for its reliability and performance while being very economical.

Here are its distinguishing features:

Continuous Flow of Cold Water

It offers a high flow rate, ensuring that cold water circulates efficiently around the affected area, reducing swelling and promoting healing.

User-Friendly

Like the Kodiak, the Polar Care Cube is user-friendly and straightforward to operate, making it accessible for patients of all ages.

Universal Pad Compatibility

The Polar Care Cube Polar Pads have an ergonomic design providing exceptional coverage and patient comfort. Polar Pads may be used with the Polar Care Glacier, Cube, and Cub only.
These pads require a barrier between the Intelli-Flo Pad and the patient’s skin. The Sterile Polar Dressings are water impermeable barriers that provide complete coverage between the pad and the patient’s skin.

Quiet Operation

The Polar Care Cube is designed to operate quietly, allowing you to relax and recover without disruptions.

Choosing the Right System For You

The choice between the Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System and the Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System ultimately depends on your specific needs and preferences. There is a small price difference between the two systems.  The Breg Polar Care Kodiak System is a slightly more expensive system than the Breg Polar Care Cube System. Here are some factors to consider when making your ultimate decision:

Firstly, both systems are reputable choices for post-operative cold therapy. They both are quiet. They both stay cold for approximately the same amount of time. They both have continuous flow of cold water to the joint. They both are very user friendly and are easy to use. Both require a barrier between the pad and the skin. Neither system uses active compression like the Breg Wave or VPulse system. They both use static compression, meaning there is compression based on how tight you wrap the pad around the joint.

Differences Between the Breg Polar Care Kodiak and Breg Polar Care Cube

1. If you are looking for portability, the Breg Polar Care Kodiak would be your choice. The Kodiak system is the only system on the market that has an optional battery pack that can be used when away from a power source.
2. The Kodiak system uses revolutionary pads that have flow restrictors modifying the temperature at the joint

If the above 2 differences are not required, then the Breg Polar Care Cube would be the recommended choice. If you require portability and looking for a more refined temperature at the joint, the Breg Kodiak would be your choice.

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