GAME READY TREATMENT FOR LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN

Casey Carolan, Hunter Lambirth, McKenzie Silberman

GameReady

The GameReady is a circumferential cryo-compression unit

The GameReady does not get as cold as ice Temp: 10-25º C (~55° F)Has 3 settings for pressure and time

○ High(5-75mmHg): ~2-3 min inflation / 1 min deflation○ Medium(5-50 mmHg): ~ 2-3 min inflation / 1 min

deflation○ Low(5-15 mmHg): ~4-5 min inflation / 1 minute deflation

Indications/Contraindications

Note: Because GameReady does not get as cold as ice, this treatment can be used on individuals with Reynaud’s

DO use GameReady: Post traumatic edema Lymphedema Chronic/pitting edema Post-surgical edema

DON’T use GameReady: Acute/unstable fractures Compartment syndromes Peripheral vascular

disease, arteriosclerosis Deep Vein Thrombosis Local superficial infections Heart failure, acute

pulmonary edema

Why use GameReady? Cryo-compression facilitates lymphatic

update and return when edema is presentThe mechanical pressure forces fluids within

venous system back towards the heart There is evidence that intermittent

compression, elevation, and cold combined reduce edema more than cryotherapy alone

Can be used on different areas of the body (ankle, leg, back, etc)

Patient Education

It is important to talk to the patient before treatment and let them know of possible sensations during treatment time:Explain that the unit will get cold, and might

feel tingly/painful for a moment, possible numbness

Explain that the cuff will fill up with cold water, causing it to inflate and create some pressure on the body part, followed by a minute of deflation

GameReady Set Up

Step 1: Open compartment Fill with water to line firstAdd ice, fill up the entire compartmentClose compartment and wipe off excess

ice/water

GameReady Set Up

Step 2: Plug power cord into wall, then plug into

GameReady unitAttach the hose to the unit, then attach the

cuff to the hose

GameReady Set Up Step 3:

Patient should be in a comfortable position For a lateral ankle sprain, have patient lay on

their back with a wedge under their legs to elevate the feet

Step 4:Put cuff on patient’s ankleTurn unit ONChoose pressure and time settings

○ Setting: High○ Total Treatment Time: 15 minutes

After Treatment

Turn unit OFF Remove cuff from patient Can wrap area that was treated with an

ace bandage to prevent edema from returning