Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper
Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper provides convenient temperature therapy around the foot for soothing hot or cold treatment.
The soft slipper-style design helps position therapy around the foot while sitting or resting.
Suitable for home, rehabilitation and clinical environments.
Universal size, suitable for men and women, fits left or right foot.
Sold as single slipper or as a pair
Sold: Single or Pair
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Product Description
Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper
The Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper provides a convenient way to apply soothing heat or cooling therapy around the foot. The soft, padded slipper design helps surround the foot with therapeutic temperature while the user is seated or resting.
Manufactured from high-quality nylon and polyester with a reusable non-toxic gel filling, it is suitable for repeated hot or cold use according to the preparation instructions.
Key Selling Points
Hot or cold therapy
Use warm to provide soothing heat therapy or chilled to provide cooling therapy around the foot.
Surrounding foot coverage
The slipper-style construction helps distribute temperature around the foot without having to hold a conventional gel pack in position.
Reusable gel filling
Filled with a flexible non-toxic gel formulation designed for repeated heating and cooling.
Soft textile construction
Manufactured using high-quality nylon and polyester for a soft, practical and comfortable outer construction.
Comfortable while resting
The open-back slipper format makes the product simple to put on while seated and convenient during treatment.
Anti-slip sole
Allows the slipper to be worn more safely around the home without needing to remove it for every short movement.
How It Works
The internal gel can retain either heat or cold and helps transfer temperature across the surrounding foot area. Once prepared, the slipper is worn while seated or resting, allowing the gel-filled sections to conform around the foot.
Heat therapy may help provide soothing warmth to tired or stiff feet, while cold therapy is commonly used to provide cooling comfort after activity or where local cooling has been advised.
Hot & Cold Therapy Uses
Cold Therapy
- Cooling tired or feet that feel hot
- Post-exercise or activity recovery for heels, fascia and toes
- Providing localised cooling around the foot
- Convenient alternative to holding an ice or gel pack in place
- Plantar Fasciitis relief - NHS guidance recommends using cold therapy on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2–3 hours when needed (Source: www.nhs.uk/conditions/plantar-fasciitis).
Heat Therapy
- Providing gentle warmth around the foot
- Comforting tired or stiff feet
- Relaxation while seated or resting
- Home, rehabilitation and professional use
Plantar Fasciitis recommendation
A practical routine would be: 1. use the warmed slipper for a few minutes before the morning feet stretching if stiff ; 2. do gentle plantar fascia/calf stretches; 3. use supportive footwear during the day; 4. use the cold slipper for up tp 20 minutes after activity or when painful.
Product Specification
| Product name | Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper |
|---|---|
| Product type | Reusable hot and cold gel therapy slipper |
| Dimensions | 31cm x 14.5cm. Universal size, suitable for men (up to UK Size 14) and women, fits left or right foot. |
| Outer materials | High-quality nylon and polyester |
| Gel filling | Non-toxic gel containing Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Isothiazolinones, Glycerol and Water |
| Therapy type | Hot or cold therapy |
| Design | Open-back slipper |
| Application area | Foot |
| Sold as | Single slipper or as a Pair, please select. |
Cold Therapy Instructions
- Place the therapy slipper flat in a refrigerator or freezer, ensuring the gel is distributed evenly.
- Chill for approximately 2 hours before use.
- Remove from the freezer and check the temperature before applying.
- Place the foot gently inside the slipper while seated.
- If the slipper feels excessively cold, remove it and allow it to warm slightly before reapplying.
- A thin sock may be worn if additional protection between the skin and the chilled slipper is required.
- Use for approximately 15-20 minutes at a time unless otherwise advised by a healthcare professional.
Hot Therapy Instructions
Microwave method
- Ensure the slipper is at room temperature before heating. Do not microwave directly from frozen.
- Distribute the gel evenly and place the slipper flat in a clean microwave.
- Heat initially for approximately 15-20 seconds at 600W.
- Remove carefully, redistribute the gel and check the temperature.
- If additional heat is required, reheat in 5-second intervals, checking after each interval.
- Allow the temperature to equalise before placing the foot inside.
- Never overheat the slipper.
Microwave power varies considerably. Always use the shortest heating time initially and increase gradually if required.
Benefits
- Reusable for both hot and cold therapy
- Helps provide temperature coverage around the foot
- Convenient slipper format
- Flexible non-toxic gel filling
- High-quality nylon and polyester construction
- Simple to have it ready for home use
- Open-back design for easy application
- Suitable for use while seated or resting
- Can be used on either foot
Warnings & Precautions
- For external use only.
- Do not puncture, cut or open the slipper.
- Do not use if the product is damaged or leaking.
- Do not ingest the gel contents.
- Do not overheat.
- Always check the temperature before application.
- Do not apply excessive heat or cold to the skin.
- Do not walk around while wearing the therapy slipper.
- Particular care should be taken by people with reduced sensation, neuropathy, diabetes, circulatory problems or conditions that affect their ability to detect temperature.
- Stop use if excessive redness, pain, numbness, burning or skin irritation occurs. The use of a sock is recommended.
- Seek advice from a healthcare professional if you are unsure whether hot or cold therapy is suitable for your condition.
Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper FAQs
No. Each product is supplied as one individual slipper. Order a quantity of two if a slipper is required for each foot.
How large is the therapy slipper?
The slipper measures approximately 31 cm long x 14.5 cm wide.
What is the slipper made from?
The outer product is manufactured from high-quality nylon and polyester. The internal non-toxic gel contains Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Isothiazolinones, Glycerol and Water.
How do I use it for cold therapy?
Place the slipper flat in the refrigerator or freezer for approximately two hours. Check the temperature before use and wear while seated or resting.
How do I heat the slipper?
Starting from room temperature, place the slipper flat in a clean microwave and initially heat for around 15-20 seconds at 600W. Check the temperature and, if necessary, continue heating in 5-second intervals. Do not overheat.
Can I microwave the slipper straight from the freezer?
No. Allow the slipper to return to room temperature before using the microwave heating method.
Can the slipper be used on either foot?
Yes. The design can be used on either the left or right foot.
Can I walk while wearing it?
No. The product is intended for hot or cold therapy while seated or resting rather than for walking or use as conventional footwear.
The Hot & Cold Therapy Slipper is a reusable gel-filled slipper designed to provide convenient warming or cooling therapy around the foot. Manufactured from high-quality nylon and polyester with a flexible non-toxic gel filling, it measures 31 cm x 14.5 cm and features an easy-to-use open-back design. It can be chilled for cold therapy or carefully warmed for heat therapy and is designed for use while seated or resting.
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