SQUID GO

SQUID GO: Portable Cold and Sequential Compression Therapy

SQUID GO is a portable cold and sequential compression therapy system, presented as a CE-marked Class 1 medical device. The company describes it as the world's smallest active cold compression system. Its design eliminates the need for ice, water, and mains power, and it runs on a lithium-ion battery that allows more than 25 fifteen-minute sessions per charge.

System Components

The system consists of three elements. The Squid Pump is a portable sequential cold compression unit with three-button control and a weight of 450 grams. Squid Wraps are anatomical wraps available for ankle, back, elbow, hip, knee, leg, shoulder, and wrist; they hold the gel pack in place and conform to the body for hands-free therapy. Squid Gel Packs are proprietary gel packs that freeze to -18°C and provide deeper penetrating cold than circulating ice water. The company notes that many customers purchase a second gel pack for convenience and to extend usage time, especially during post-surgical recovery.

Operation and Compression Levels

The technology combines cold and sequential compression. The wrap has three chambers that inflate sequentially from the joint toward the heart, moving swelling away while cold penetrates the tissue. The system offers four compression levels; the company states that regardless of the level chosen, the same amount of cold reaches the tissue after fifteen minutes. Level 1 corresponds to 30 mmHg and is described as a soft, steady pressure, often chosen by post-surgical users and those with recent injuries.

Use Cases

The system is presented for three main contexts: athletic recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, and management of arthritis and chronic pain. In sports, it is suggested for immediate use after training, on the court, at the gym, or at the tennis club. In post-surgical rehabilitation, the company emphasizes the importance of planning recovery and managing pain and swelling from day one. For people with arthritis and chronic pain, it mentions that users report less pain and less medication, and suggests use before bed to reduce nighttime throbbing pain. The company also indicates that the system can minimize the need for painkillers and opioids.

Kit Contents and Warranties

The kit includes the Squid Go pump, one wrap and one gel pack for the chosen joint, a quick-connect cable, and a cloth barrier sleeve. The company offers a 14-day money-back guarantee and a full one-year warranty. The purchase price indicated on the site is from £480, VAT included, as a one-time payment. The company compares this cost with renting premium systems, which it estimates at £250 to £350 per month, with £75 per week thereafter, and with purchasing other systems from £3,500. It notes that the system is quiet, comfortable, and easy to transport, and that brief fifteen-minute sessions improve treatment adherence.

Support and Contact

The company offers direct support through Terry, via WhatsApp or text message at 079 1826 2204, and by email at info@squidgo.co.uk. The site includes a library of customer stories and demonstration videos on how the system works, the science behind it, and its use on different joints.