Accelerate Your Knee Replacement Recovery with Hilotherm

Experience faster, more comfortable healing after surgery with the Hilotherm HTP1 — an advanced cooling device designed to reduce pain, swelling, and bruising without the hassle of ice.

  • No Ice Needed – Say goodbye to messy ice packs and constant refills.

  • Consistent Cooling – Continuous therapy at optimal temperatures (15°C–18°C) for maximum recovery.

  • Safe for Extended Use – Gentle, precise cooling with no risk of cold burns or overcooling.

  • Easy to Use – Just set it and relax — no intervention needed.

Whether you're recovering from surgery or injury, the HTP1 helps you heal faster and get back to your life sooner.

Experience Hilotherm risk-free. If you don’t feel the difference within 2 days, we’ll give you a full refund—no questions asked.

See below for full details or call us on 02476 323 372 to discuss.

“I have used the Hilotherm controlled cooling system for nearly 4 weeks now following bi lateral total knee replacement surgery and I can honestly say that it has made my rehab so much easier. It has reduced the pain and inflammation around my knees. Being able to cool at night has allowed me to sleep all night with no discomfort. It has been a game changer.”
— Former British and Irish Lions Rugby Player John Devereux

Hilotherm Knee Cuff Set Up Guide

  • The machine circulates temperature-controlled water through a cuff, effectively reducing pain, swelling, and bruising.

    Unlike ice-based treatments, the regulated temperature allows for continuous use as needed. Many post-operative knee patients use it almost continuously during the early part of their recovery.

    The machine is easy to use and can be set up in under 5 minutes.

  • The average rental for knee patients is between 2 and 4 weeks. Recovery times differ from patient to patient so you can always extend on a week by week basis.

    Additional weeks rental are charged at £45 per week or £80 for a 2 week extension.

  • Hilotherm is suitable after any procedure or injury that results in a lot of swelling. Our knee cuffs are used by hospitals nationwide following procedures including: Total Knee Replacement (TKR), ACL Reconstruction, Osteotomy, MPFL Reconstruction, Multi-Ligament Reconstuction, fractures and more.

  • All our deliveries are booked with DPD on a morning delivery. Someone will need to be in to receive the delivery on the selected delivery day.

    We will contact you by email a few days before your rental finishes to confirm whether you would like us to collect the device or extend the rental. We will then book the collection from your chosen address with DPD. We can usually choose either a morning or afternoon slot for the collection.

  • Since launching our rental programme in 2014, we've received countless testimonials from both consultants and patients. But we know that sometimes, the best way to understand the benefits is to experience them yourself. That’s why we’re offering a risk-free trial: use the Hilotherm machine for up to 2 days, and if you don’t feel the difference, we’ll collect it and give you a full refund. Just let us know within 48 hours of delivery—no hassle, no commitment.

Clinical Studies

Consultant Testimonials

  • By using hilotherapy on patients who have undergone surgery, we achieve an optimal result. The patients find the therapy very pleasant. Post-operative swelling, haemorrhages or the formation of haematomas are clearly reduced through use of this therapy. Hilotherapy is an inherent part of our clinic and is indispensable when it comes to the optimal care of our patients.

    Dr. med. Klaus Steinhauser, Orthopaedist and sports medicine specialist, orthopaedic clinic for outpatient knee joint operations, Karlsruhe

  • My early experience using Hilotherm has been extremely positive. All staff have reported it to be safe, reliable and extremely easy to use. Feedback from patients has been very encouraging, with several requesting the homecare device also to continue receiving the benefits after hospital discharge. I certainly plan to continue to use Hilotherm on my patients to help reduce post-operative pain and swelling.

    Mr Daniel Lewis, Orthopaedic Consultant MBBCh, MRCS, FRCS Ed (Tr &Orth)

  • In our clinic Hilotherapy has proven its worth especially in knee and shoulder surgery. The patients find the “gentle cooling“ with the possibility to control the temperature by themselves a lot more comfortable than a treatment with ice packs, which are too cold in the beginning and then warm up quickly. Our experience using Hilotherapy so far is that there’s significantly less pain and the patients recover quicker.

    PD Dr. Michael R. Sarkar, head physician of the clinic for trauma and reconstructive surgery, Karl-Olga-Krankenhaus Stuttgart

  • As an orthopaedic surgeon who uses cryotherapy post op, Hilotherm offers a very effective treatment for my patients. It is well tolerated and in my view definitely decreases postoperative swelling and pain. Nursing staff say it is very easy to use.

    Mr Stuart Roy, Orthopaedic Consultant MB, ChB, MPhil, FRCS Tr & Orth (Ed)

  • I have been coordinating a controlled trial using Hilotherapy with 61 total knee replacement patients at the RJAH Oswestry. The preliminary results have shown a reduction in patient length of stay from 4.52 days in the control group to 4.35 days in the Hilotherm group. There was also a reduction in the need for rescue doses of Oxynorm from 82% in the control group to 42% in the Hilotherm group. Patients have found the treatment improved their comfort level and the Physio team have found the treatment easy to administer with patients.

    Dr. John C. John, Consultant Anaesthetist at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust in Oswestry

  • The use of Hilotherapy is great supplement for postoperative treatment of orthopedic procedures to improve the healing process. The results compared to conventional cryotherapy are more efficient and lead to a lower need for postoperative analgesics.

    Dr. med. Rolf F. Oetiker, medical specialist for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system, Cham (Schweiz)

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Patient Testimonials

  • Rented the machine to help with my mum’s recovery after a knee replacement. It helped with the pain relief. Hilotherm were very easy to deal with, quick to respond when we requested a weeks extension to the original term and the delivery and collection were arranged as agreed. Would recommend.

    Mike B

  • Excellent service and very easy to order. Delivery was on time . The machine had very clear instructions and was very easy to use.it has provided excellent comfort and pain relief when needed.

    Elin Mayes

  • Hired machine following my mother's second knee replacement. Results were amazing and recovery rate exceptional compared to previously using ice packs. At 82 years of age there was reduced swelling and she was walking without crutches within a week. Can't recommend enough. Previous comments mention the price....for the results achieved I think it is excellent value for money. Ordered over the phone, fantastic customer service and delivered in time. Thank you

    HC

  • Great service, machine arrived on time and helped me immensely through my recovery. Would definitely use again.

    David Cousins

  • The company were extremely helpful after I made an error with my online order. The machine has been excellent and fantastic value for money. Machine was in perfect condition and easy to use. Thank you

    S Whatley

  • I can’t give enough praise to the Hilotherm team for both the equipment and the service received. I hired the HTP1 device which has hugely reduced the swelling and made the initial recovery of a partial knee replacement so much more comfortable. I was amazed at the speed of receiving the equipment, delivered in less than 24hrs of ordering and with simple instructions to operate. Alongside all of this, when in correspondence with the Hilotherm team they asked about my recovery each time. Truly personal service which I’ve really valued. Thank you so much!

    Claire H

  • Excellent machine helped rehab enormously Easy to order and customer service was helpful, polite and knowledgeable

    Liz Haines

  • Very easy process to hire one of their machines, quick delivery and easy collection. Great customer service, easy to contact and good communication from them, so definitely 5 stars.

    Alan Piper