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A compress suitable for use in hot and cold treatments of an animal or human body part is described, such compress comprising a flexible container containing a formulation comprising an aqueous solution and discrete particles of a crosslinked, water-absorbing polymer. In one embodiment, the compress

A compress suitable for use in hot and cold treatments of an animal or human body part is described, such compress comprising a flexible container containing a formulation comprising an aqueous solution and discrete particles of a crosslinked, water-absorbing polymer. In one embodiment, the compress is contained in a sealed plastic bag. The formulation used in the compress can further comprise an anti-freeze agent, a salt compound, a glycol compound or mixtures thereof. The crosslinked, water-absorbing polymer in one embodiment is polyacrylamide or sodium polyacrylate.

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A compress suitable for use in the cold and hot treatment of a part of a human or animal body comprising: a flexible container being impermeable to water containing a formulation comprising an aqueous solution, and discrete particles of a crosslinked, water-absorbing polymer, wherein all of said aqu

A compress suitable for use in the cold and hot treatment of a part of a human or animal body comprising: a flexible container being impermeable to water containing a formulation comprising an aqueous solution, and discrete particles of a crosslinked, water-absorbing polymer, wherein all of said aqueous solution is absorbed by said discrete particles, and said discrete particles are partially hydrated and said container remaining flexible at temperatures down to -18°C.