CLIENT SPOTLIGHT limits . But frostbite and cool temps aren ’ t the only issues that people face with cold therapy products .
MOBILITY
" Most products in this space are not easy to wear ,” explained Abrahamsen . “ You have to sit down to hold the ice pack in place , making it hard to do anything else during that time .” Because wearable cold therapy products aren ’ t the norm , people are reluctant to endure the inconvenience that comes with them .
POOR COMPLIANCE
Doctors and medical professionals have a really hard time getting patients to comply with cold therapy directives . Because they ’ re inconvenient , limiting , and uncomfortable , patients don ’ t like using them .
EASE OF USE
Melty ice packs are messy , hazardous , and complicated . They have to be frozen for a long period of time before they can be used , they cause a mess when they melt , and they can only be used for very short windows before they become a safety hazard .
Instead of succumbing to the cold reality of ice packs , Xena Therapies addresses the above issues with ease . The Cool Vest is a 58-degree , wearable cool therapy product that works great for those with chronic back pain , people with labor-intensive jobs , and individuals who spend a lot of time working in the heat . “ With our products , you actually get very high compliance because people can get on with their daily lives while prioritizing their recovery ,” explained Abrahamsen .
THE 58-DEGREE SECRET
Stepping apart from the 32-degree norm , the team at Xena Therapies cracked the code and figured out the perfect temp for these items . “ We employ a phase change technology that cools to 58 degrees ,” detailed Abrahamsen . “ That temperature is optimal for reducing inflammation without restricting blood flow .” Because of this design choice , Xena customers are tapping into a deeper healing process that allows critical blood flow to injured joints and tissues — unlike traditional ice packs .
Darlene Polzin President of Xena Therapies
The thoughtful products that sit under Xena Therapies ’ two brands — ONYX COOL and Opal Cool — are redefining cool therapy . “ Fifty-eight degrees is a temperature that feels comfortably cool without that shock of ice ,” Abrahamsen said . “ Our cooling products do not feel cool to the touch because your hands are desensitized , but 58 degrees feels very cool against your 98-degree skin everywhere else .” In reality , you don ’ t have to brave freezing temps or expose yourself to potential frostbite in order to benefit from the Cool Cap or Hot Moms Set .
KEEPING QUALITY CLOSE TO HOME
According to Darlene Polzin , President of Xena Therapies , one of the company ’ s secret weapons is that it manufactures everything right here in the United States . With an experienced team of manufacturing experts — many of whom had a long career at Red Wing Shoes — the level of production quality never falters . Because production is so close to home , Polzin and the rest of the crew can control every aspect of the manufacturing process .
When looking at strategic planning for the future of Xena Therapies , Polzin underscored the commitment to maintaining a US-based supply chain and manufacturing process . “ We have no interest in moving our plant outside of the United States ,” she said . “ We will never choose cost of doing business over quality of our products , which is why we believe our cool therapy products will continue to grow rapidly here in US-based wellness and recovery programs .”
WHO BENEFITS ? MORE THAN YOU THINK
“ We partner with surgery centers and orthopedic clinics ,” said Abrahamsen . “ Patients are provided our products
Mitchell Abrahamsen Co-Founder of Xena Therapies
immediately after surgery , which has been a big benefit to these providers in terms of referrals , patient satisfaction , and recovery timelines .” It ’ s probably not a surprise that Xena Therapies benefits those in medical settings , but the impact of these products doesn ’ t stop there .
The industrial-focused brand — ONYX COOL — consists of Cool Cap , Cool Vest , Cool Knee , Cool Back / Hip , and Cool Shoulder / Foot products that are great for workplace settings . For someone who has a bad back but still has to go to their construction job at six in the morning , the Cool Vest or Back / Hip can both be a lifesaver . You might love Xena Therapies ’ products if you are :
• A menopausal or peri-menopausal woman dealing with hot flashes and harder-to-regulate body temperatures .
• Someone with an injury or ailment that you usually address with an ice pack .
• In recovery from surgery .
• Regularly exposed to heat in the workplace .
• A person with a chronic injury and a physically demanding job .
RECOVER COOL , RECOVER WELL
When you ’ re already dealing with one ache or pain , the last thing you want to deal with is an ice burn or a stiff muscle that was exposed to an ice pack for too long . Instead , Xena Therapies ’ cool therapy products provide a recovery avenue that is effective , safe , and more comfortable . Gone are the days when the shock of ice was supposed to make you feel better ; we ’ re in an era of cool recovery that is a little less cold — all thanks to Xena Therapies . +
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