Which Replay recovery system is right for you?
Replay Home, Replay Pro and Replay Med all move cold water through a fitted wrap. However, they are made for different people and types of care.
The short answer: Choose Replay Home if you want simple cold water therapy without an air pump. Choose Replay Pro if you also want adjustable air pressure. Replay Med is a Class IIa medical device used as part of care led by a clinician after surgery or injury, and is not sold directly to the public.
This guide compares the three current Replay systems. It will help you understand their main differences and decide what to do next.
Replay Home, Replay Pro and Replay Med compared
| Feature | Replay Home | Replay Pro | Replay MedClinician access only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold water flow | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compression | No separate air pump | Adjustable air pressure from a rechargeable pump | Five circulation and compression levels |
| Best suited to | Simple cold therapy at home | Cold therapy with compression at home or after sport | Care led by a clinician after surgery or injury |
| Controls | Simple plug-in use | Cold flow with adjustable air pressure | LED screen for temperature, time and level |
| Wraps | Replay retail wrap range | Replay retail wrap range | One shoulder, hip, knee or ankle wrap |
| How to access it | Buy online | Buy online | Speak with your treating healthcare professional |
For most customers, the main choice is between Replay Home and Replay Pro. The key difference is whether you want air pressure as well as cold water flow. Replay Med has a medical use and a different way to access it.
What is Replay Home?
Replay Home moves chilled water through a fitted wrap. It does not have a separate air pump.
Replay Home may suit you if you:
- Want a simple cold therapy system to use at home
- Do not need added air pressure
- Want a plug-in unit with a choice of wraps
- Plan to use cold therapy after sport or an injury, following the supplied guide
What is Replay Pro?
Replay Pro combines cold water flow with adjustable air pressure from a rechargeable pump.
Replay Pro may suit you if you:
- Want cold therapy and compression in one system
- Want to change the air pressure around the area being treated
- Train or play sport often
- Plan to use the system at home, after training or after a game
Replay Pro works with the current Replay retail wrap range. Check the product page to see which wraps are in stock when you order.
What is Replay Med? Clinician access only
Replay Med is the name used by Sports Recovery Systems for Cold Therapy System III. It provides cold therapy to one area of the body. Its stated purpose is to reduce swelling and pain caused by inflammation after surgery or injury.
Cold Therapy System III is a Class IIa medical device. It is included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as ARTG 492608.
Replay Med includes:
- A 6-litre insulated container
- Five circulation and compression levels
- Timer settings of up to 120 minutes
- An LED screen for temperature, time and level
- One shoulder, hip, knee or ankle wrap
Replay Med is not sold directly to the public. Your treating healthcare professional should decide if it is right for you. They should also explain how long and how often to use it, which level to select and how long to rest between sessions.
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How do you choose the right wrap?
Choose a wrap that fits the area you want to treat.
Replay Home and Replay Pro use the Replay retail wrap range. Options may include ankle, leg, knee, shoulder, back, hip, rib and universal wraps. Stock can change, so check the product page before you order.
Replay Med comes with one shoulder, hip, knee or ankle wrap. Shoulder wraps are available for the left or right side.
If you are not sure which retail wrap you need, contact Sports Recovery Systems. For Replay Med, ask your treating healthcare professional to confirm the system, wrap and settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Replay Home include compression?
Replay Home moves cold water through a fitted wrap, but it does not have a separate air pump. Choose Replay Pro if you want adjustable air pressure as well as cold water flow.
What is the main difference between Replay Home and Replay Pro?
Replay Home provides cold water flow. Replay Pro adds adjustable air pressure from a rechargeable pump. Both can be bought online, but Replay Pro is for people who want cold therapy and compression in one system.
Can the public buy Replay Med online?
No. Sports Recovery Systems states that Replay Med is not sold directly to the public. Speak with your treating healthcare professional if you think it may suit your care.
Is Replay Med better than Replay Pro?
They are made for different needs. Replay Pro is a cold compression system that customers can buy online. Replay Med is a Class IIa medical device used as part of care led by a clinician after surgery or injury. The right option depends on why and how it will be used.
Do all three systems use the same wraps?
No. Replay Home and Replay Pro use the Replay retail wrap range. Replay Med comes with one shoulder, hip, knee or ankle wrap. Check the product page or speak with your healthcare professional before choosing.
Which system should I use after surgery?
Ask your treating healthcare professional. They can tell you if cold therapy or compression is suitable and explain how to use it safely. Replay Med is the system that Sports Recovery Systems offers for care led by a clinician after surgery or injury.
How to use cold therapy safely
Follow the user guide supplied with your system. Speak with a healthcare professional before using cold therapy or compression if you have poor circulation, loss of feeling, cold sensitivity, a skin condition or a wound. You should also seek advice if you have a suspected blood clot or another health condition that could affect safe use.
Stop using the system and seek advice if you notice numbness, unusual pain, burning, blisters, marked redness, a change in skin colour or another worrying skin change.
This guide explains the differences between the products. It does not replace medical advice or the instructions supplied with your device.
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Product details checked on 13 August 2026 against the Sports Recovery Systems product pages and the official TGA record for Cold Therapy System III.