Amputation

With more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing cooling garments, we hear from many individuals on how our cooling products have helped them manage their heat intolerance and enhance their quality of life.

"I purchased a Kool Max Torso Vest and it is working soooooo good. I am an amputee, and this is keeping my body temperature stable to help with my blood pressure. The torso vest has been a God send." - Darlene in Ephrata, PA

According to researchers at the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, "Thermal comfort remains a common problem for people with lower-limb amputation. Both donning a prosthesis and engaging in activity at room temperature can increase residual limb skin temperature.” In their study titled: Residual limb skin temperature and thermal comfort in people with amputation during activity in a cold environment, researched noted that "these elevated skin temperatures negatively affect quality of life for individuals with amputation, with more than 53 percent reporting discomfort from heat and/or perspiration inside their prosthetic socket in 38 reviewed studies.” Source: Journal of Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Non-Profits: We do not believe the nonprofits listed have a body cooling program at this time. However, we recommend you check with then directly.

• Amputee Coalition of America
• Amputation Foundation
• Limbs4Life
• AMPOWER
• Wounded Warrior Project

The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before using any hot/cold therapy or body cooling product for a medical condition.

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