Polar Active Ice® Full Coverage Foot & Ankle Cold Therapy System, 9-Quart Cooling Reservoir

Active Ice 3.0 Foot and Ankle Cold Therapy system with blue 9 Quart Cooler by itself against a white background

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Price: $219.99

SKU: AIS3.0-9-FB

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The Active Ice® 3.0 System is specifically designed for drug-free pain relief. It is comfortable, easy to use, and provides cold therapy for the feet and ankles. Can be used time and time again! Our system includes:

(1) Full Coverage Foot & Ankle "Bootie Style" Therapy Pad includes three detached 2" x 4" Velcro closure tabs and one detached 3" x 44" elastic and Velcro belt. Pad provides full coverage to the bottom, sides and top of the foot, as well as the ankle. Open design allows for easy application and maximized coverage. Fits left or right foot and most size feet. Often recommended by doctors for pain management and to promote healing after foot or ankle surgery.
(1) Programmable Timer & Adjustable Temperature Flow Control: Our patent-pending timer allows you to set custom cold therapy "on" and "off" duration cycles, per your healthcare provider's instruction. A critical safety feature! The timer also allows you to choose from 4 coldness levels depending on your comfort and desire.
(1) 9-Quart cooling reservoir with 5 feet of insulated tubing: One of the industries' largest! It fits up to six 500 ml frozen water bottles, which can be used instead of ice and are reusable and convenient!
(1) High-efficiency pump: Provides steady, whisper-quiet, effective cold therapy.
(1) 12-volt DC power supply

This product is designed, engineered, tested and assembled in the USA.

FSA & HSA Approved

Optional: Upgrade to a Wireless Timer & Temperature Remote Control:
Optional: Add a 5-Foot Insulated Tubing Extension:
Optional: Add Additional Power Options:
Optional: Add an 8-Foot Timer Extension Cord:
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Terms & Conditions:

The following must be read before purchasing the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System.

I am currently under the treatment of a physician who has prescribed or recommended a water-circulating cold therapy system, such as the Polar Active Ice® System. I agree to read and use this product in accordance with all instructions, warnings and cautions in the Active Ice® Instruction Manual and/or the instructions given to me by my treating physician. Cryotherapy should not be used by persons with Raynauds, Diabetes or other vasospastic disease, cold hypersensitivity, or compromised local circulation. Always consult with your healthcare provider. I acknowledge that I will assume all responsibility for the use/misuse of this cold therapy product. I will contact my physician immediately in the case of any untoward reactions caused by use of this system. I will contact my physician immediately in the case of any negative reactions caused by use of this system. I will not use this system if I am Diabetic or suffer from poor circulation or neuropathic (nerve) disorders.

Due to health and hygiene regulations, all Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy Systems and parts that are used and/or have had water circulated through them are non-returnable. Brand new systems can be returned with a 15% restocking fee. Please see our warranty below for more information.

Designed, engineered, tested and assembled in the USA

Polar Products is a GSA Contract Holder: FSS#V797D-30220

Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System Instructional Video and Instructions

For detailed instructions, please refer to the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System instruction manual.

Active Ice® 3.0 Full Coverage Foot & Ankle Therapy Pad Video

Benefits and Features of the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System

People Using the Active Ice 3.0 Cold Therapy Systems

The Design:

Specifically designed to deliver drug-free pain relief after injury or post-surgery, when serious pain relief is required!
Whisper-quiet, high-efficiency pump circulates cold water throughout the therapy pad.
Customize your cold therapy on and off cycles with the programmable timer and temperature flow control.
Our cooling reservoirs will hold more ice or frozen water bottles than competitors, which will lengthen the duration of cold therapy before needing to add more ice or swapping out your frozen water bottles. With twice the reservoir size allowing for twice the ice/frozen water bottle capacity as our biggest competitors, Active Ice® will get you through the night!
Try frozen water bottles instead of ice! Our large cooling reservoirs allow for the use of frozen water bottles which is an easy and convenient alternative to ice. They are reusable and can be easily swapped out with an extra set from the freezer once thawed, eliminating the need to drain melted water. This is also a big help for the caregiver. The 9-quart cooling reservoir holds up to six (6) 500 ml frozen water bottles and the 16-quart cooling reservoir holds up to twelve (12) 500 ml frozen water bottles.
Convenient on/off button on the programmable timer eliminates any potential danger from fumbling in the dark to plug-in or unplug your system.
The cooler lid on the system is hinged and snaps in place, keeping it properly sealed. No mess!
The therapy pad is optimized to provide comfortable cold therapy to the desired body part while providing gentle compression. The insulated outer fabric directs maximum cold therapy to the target area.
Comfortable and easy to reuse time and time again; simply add ice and water to the cooler!
High-flow, dry, quick-disconnect couplings allow for freedom of movement, if needed.

The Programmable Timer & Adjustable Temperature Flow Control (Patent-Pending):

The Active Ice® System includes our patent-pending timer that allows you to set custom cold therapy "on" and "off" duration cycles, so you can specifically follow your healthcare provider's instruction on the proper and safe use of cold therapy. Treatment duration times can be set in ten-minute increments, up to 990 minutes, for either "on" or "off."

Never worry about the safety concerns of falling asleep with the system on. Our timer will cycle "on" and "off" per the set times, for as long as desired. This ensures safe, convenient and effective cold therapy treatment, perfect for post-surgery pain management and relief, day or night. In addition, the control allows the user to choose from 4 coldness levels depending on the user's comfort and desire. This is a critical safety and convenience feature! (Compare this to many of our competitors, which have no timer, no coldness control and even no on/off switch... systems must be unplugged after each use!)

For instructions on how to use the programmable digital timer, please refer to your Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System instruction manual.

Digital Programmable Timer & Temperature Flow Control

"It is now post-surgery and the device is my ever-present helper, I also love that I can set the on off sequence by 10-minute increments to virtually anything I would want. 30 on 30 off is one of the recommendations on the web but I have typically used 10 on 10 off although I love that I can change it as pain either increases or decreases. 1 1/2 weeks after surgery I'm using more like 10 on and 20 off since the pain has begun to subside. Absolutely fantastic customer service, this is a great product and terrific company" - Bill in Arizona

Product Specifications

What goes into the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System?

	9 Quart Cooling Reservoir 11.5" x 9.5" x 8.5" Weighs 5.5 lbs. (without ice or water in the reservoir) Programmable Timer & Temperature Flow Control (Patent-Pending) Timer cord is 32" from cooling reservoir to remote and 18.5" from remote to plug-in with power supply (50.5" total) 5 feet of attached insulated tubing 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter converting to 12 VDC for Active Ice® System operation

	Foot Therapy Pad 10.5" x 8" with three (3) detached straps and one (1) 3" x 44" elastic belt TPU: 100% Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Velcro fabric: 100% Polyester Yarn Foam tubing: 100% Synthetic Rubber
	This therapy pad is used for foot cold therapy.

Optional Accessories for the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System

	Wireless Timer and Temperature Remote Control #RTW Upgrade to the Wireless Timer and Temperature Remote Control for a convenient wireless remote for your system, so you can eliminate the hassle of tangled cords. The wireless remote will control the inline timer for a convenient and seamless experience.

	Five-Foot Insulated Tubing Extension #XT4 This tubing extension provides an additional five feet of insulated tubing. It connects in between the therapy pad and cooling reservoir's tubing via quick-disconnect couplings.

	Power Take-Off Adapter #PTOA This power take-off adapter plugs directly into a car, boat, RV or any 12 Volt DC Car power outlet, which allows the Active Ice® System to be used on-the-go.

	Timer Extension Cord #TEC This 8-foot timer extension cord allows for the timer to be placed closer to the user and adds flexibility in regards to timer placement.

To view all of the Active Ice® accessories available, click here.

Product Safety and Precautions

The Active Ice® 3.0 System can be cold enough, under certain conditions, to injure the skin.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Provide a complete medical history, specifically any reactions to the cold.
Certain medical conditions may be more susceptible to cold-related injuries. Ask your practitioner about any potential adverse reactions.
Caution: use of cold therapy by children, diabetics, incapacitated patients, and those with poor circulation or special skin conditions should be carefully supervised by a medical professional.
Use only as prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner and follow all of his or her instructions regarding the frequency and duration of cold therapy, proper temperature, how and when to check the skin, and length of treatment.
Completely read and follow all included Operation Instructions, Warnings, and Cautions before using the Active Ice® 3.0 System.

Product Reviews

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"Game Changer"

Becky Meyer on 10/30/2025 8:44:22 AM

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Details: I bought the foot and ankle for my recent bunion surgery. This product was highly recommended by a friend who also had bunion surgery. This is a game changer because it allows the whole foot to get cold instead of just laying an ice pack on the top.

Location: Illinois

Would you recommend this to a friend?: 100% recommend

"Solidly built"

Jacob Pazitka on 6/4/2025 9:36:54 AM

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Details: Using this product for a few weeks now. I can say it is built for real life use and abuse. It’s great, using with frozen water bottles for easy change out. Great product. Thank you!

Location: MEDINA OHIO

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes

"Great product"

Jon Mills on 1/11/2023 11:10:42 AM

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Details: What a great product. My wife had a foot operation and needed to ice it a lot to keep the swelling down. It is a pain to keep freezing gel packs. This eliminates that. Freeze a few water bottles, put them in the ice chest with water and you are good to go. I rated it a 5 but it's clearly a 10 for us.

Location: New York

Would you recommend this to a friend?: I already have.

"Cooling But No Air Compression"

Kimberly Burleson on 10/31/2022 9:52:22 AM

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Details: This product does a great job of providing cold therapy to the body but does not provide air compression. If you are looking for something to deliver cold therapy, this is your product. If you are looking for something to deliver cold therapy and air compression simultaneously, this isn't it.

Location: foot

Would you recommend this to a friend?: yes

"A Superior Product Made In America"

Bonnie Barlow on 10/28/2022 12:09:27 PM

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Details: I purchased the polar unit with the foot therapy pad, but my doctor said that I wouldn’t feel the cold because she is putting a partial cast on the foot. She said instead to get a "bladder.” I showed her all the therapy pads available from your company and she selected the one I just ordered this morning. Thank goodness. I don’t know how I’d get through recovery without my Polar cooling machine. I put the Polar through a test run (my surgery is scheduled for 11/14) and am very impressed with h... More details

Location: TX

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes!

"Very cold, but not always comfortable"

Jennifer O'Connor on 6/6/2022 2:27:16 PM

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Details: I purchased the foot cold therapy system after I had surgery to repair a broken heel on my left foot. For anyone who is planning to have this same surgery, I'd caution that you may not be able to use this system until after your post-surgery splint and heavy wrap are removed. I can only get my foot in the therapy boot with a light ankle wrap and a thin sock to protect my toes. The people at Polar Products had warned me about the opening of the boot, so they seem aware of this also. However, this... More details

Location: Mountain View, CA

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes, with some reservations

"Pain Relief"

Mark Osmolski on 5/5/2021 3:57:20 PM

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Details: Broke a bone in my foot and this has been a great device to help manage the pain and keep swelling down. I use throughout the day. The company has been very responsive and helpful

Location: CT

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes

"A+ Product & Customer Service"

DENISE R FOLEY on 8/18/2020 4:06:03 PM

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Details: This product and all the accessories I bought (b/c I did not know what to buy!) are exception and have truly helped me as I recover from 3 surgery procedures at one time on one foot. Digital timer is EXCELLENT. Small compact. Very quiet operation. The only concern I had (past tense) was the foot bladder seemed to leak a bit. Called customer service. Not only are they sending a replacement, but also gave me a quick tip on how to cut/make the foot bladder more effective!

Location: MA

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Absolutely-already have!!

"Best thing ever invented!"

Jay on 5/6/2020 9:37:35 AM

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Details: I’ve had my Polar AIS unit for years. Best thing ever invented!

Location: St Petersburg, FL

"Huge Polar Product fan"

Beth Krewedl on 2/14/2019 2:44:32 PM

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Details: I am having major foot surgery on March 1st and asked my doctor if I can bring the foot bladder with me. I know from experience of my son’s foot surgery that you want the bladder under the layers of ace bandages to be most effective. I did this for a hand surgery and my recovery time was remarkable. I have had many surgeries, feet, back, hand and hip and using the Polar Ice machine gives me added comfort to speed my recovery each time. I put a thick wash cloth under the motor to make it quieter ... More details

Location: Seattle

Would you recommend this to a friend?: I already have. And, I have lent my machine to friends but won’t from now on because I worry about the motarmwearing out.

"Working well!"

M. Leliaert on 11/28/2018 11:01:10 PM

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Details: I just had a bunion removal this morning. I bought the regular size boot. I wear a size 9-1/2 shoe, and can fit my foot into boot just fine with bandage wrap and sock. It has worked great all day! A little trick from a friend: freeze 4 water bottles, and use two at a time in the cooler with water. Change out as needed. No messy fuss with ice cubes.

Location: Salinas, CA

Would you recommend this to a friend?: yes

"Phenomenal"

David on 10/11/2018 8:41:19 AM

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Details: Phenomenal product!!! Off the pain meds day or two after foot surgery!!!

Location: CA

"Polar Boot"

Lori on 8/30/2018 9:01:15 AM

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Details: Love polar products! They are so much better than using ice bags. Product is well worth the money

Location: Minnesota

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes

"Great for the Foot"

Brett on 8/8/2017 10:53:42 AM

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Details: I bought this with the entire system for icing my foot after foot surgery (bunionectomy, big toe fusion, and second metatarsal remodeling). I was concerned that the universal bladder wouldn't work well for the foot. While I haven't tried the universal bladder for my foot, this bladder does work well for the toe region of the foot and I believe would be stellar for the ankle portion (even more so). I bought the large but didn't really need it - it is a little big for my purpose but oh well. The e... More details

Location: Arizona

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Absolutely

"Icing Injury"

Robert on 8/8/2017 10:47:41 AM

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Details: This is by far the best way to help with healing an injury or post surgery. I've used foot and shoulder units.

Location: Arizona

Would you recommend this to a friend?: Yes I would.

Product Warranty Information

Polar Products Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in workmanship, materials and fitness for use, for one year from initial purchase under normal use for which it was intended. Polar's obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of any defective part(s) of this product. If you have a problem with your Active Ice® 3.0 System, please call Polar's customer service at 1.800.763.8423 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA#).

Please note: health regulations prohibit us from accepting returns on used cold therapy systems. If there is a problem with its operation (as covered by the warranty), and the system is within its 180-day warranty period, it will be repaired at no charge. Unused systems may be returned with a 15% disassembly, inspection and restocking fee, within 30 days of the initial purchase. Call Polar to arrange.

Polar Active Ice® Full Coverage Foot & Ankle Cold Therapy System, 9-Quart Cooling Reservoir

This product is designed, engineered, tested and assembled in the USA.

Terms & Conditions:

Due to health and hygiene regulations, all Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy Systems and parts that are used and/or have had water circulated through them are non-returnable. Brand new systems can be returned with a 15% restocking fee. Please see our warranty below for more information.

Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System Instructional Video and Instructions

Active Ice® 3.0 Full Coverage Foot & Ankle Therapy Pad Video

Benefits and Features of the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System

The Design:

The Programmable Timer & Adjustable Temperature Flow Control (Patent-Pending):

Product Specifications

What goes into the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System?

9 Quart Cooling Reservoir

Foot Therapy Pad

Optional Accessories for the Active Ice® 3.0 Cold Therapy System

Wireless Timer and Temperature Remote Control #RTW

Five-Foot Insulated Tubing Extension #XT4

Power Take-Off Adapter #PTOA

Timer Extension Cord #TEC

Product Safety and Precautions

Product Warranty Information

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