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Like many other highly physical contact sports, hockey exposes players to a range of common injuries. It’s typical for players to encounter a variety of fast-paced, aggressive, and non-stop impacts…

We rely on our feet for many essential tasks. Not only do they support the weight of our body each day, but they are also solely responsible for movement. Foot…

There’s no denying that work-from-home setups can cause a great deal of stress relief for busy parents or individuals but they also cause physical discomfort for many people. The pandemic…

Pregnancy can be an incredible experience for many, but it can also be physically and mentally challenging, just as it is rewarding to create a tiny human. Despite this being…

As we are at the peak of yet another bustling school year, it’s important to ensure that you’re prepared for anything that might come your way.  That’s why having a…

When you think of a cold gel eye mask, do you think of women who want to reduce undereye bags and look good? Or frequent tralvelers? Both are great uses…

There are a bunch of essentials to consider when preparing a baseball team for their big upcoming game day. The list can range from sunscreen to snacks and drinks, but…

There is a long way to go before the days of Zoom meetings and long hours sitting in front of the computer will be past us. Thanks to COVID-19, the…

Summertime is here, and with it comes fun in the sun, vacations, and long, lazy days when the kids are out of school. Despite all the fun summertime holds, there’s…

Cancer drugs used to fight chemotherapy can cause nerve damage, among other side effects. Studies suggest that cold wraps on the hands and feet may help prevent these debilitating symptoms….

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was created in 1938 to protect the public from dangerous and ineffective drugs. In 1976, the act was revised in order to include…

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a difficult time for mothers. It is a mixture of pain, annoyances, sheer joy, and beauty for most women. While childbirth is a miracle, it…

Most people get headaches occasionally. In fact, according to the Cleaveland Clinic, over 75% of adults across the globe experienced a headache last year. However, chronic headaches and migraines can…

If you played sports in your youth, have kids who play sports, or have any experience coaching recreational or youth teams, you most likely have some level of familiarity with…

Cold therapy is a proven and popular treatment method for sports injuries. It’s a natural and economical method of relieving pain following an injury. One of the reasons athletes so…

Here’s Why You Should Be Stocking Your Shelves with Hot and Cold Pack Products in Football Season 2021 As football returns to schools, communities, and stadiums across North America, preparing…

Rapid Aid and Woodbridge Co-Develop Innovative Packaging Solution for Vaccine Distribution New Vaccine-Specific, Cold Chain Packaging System Provides 48-hour Temperature Stability without Dry Ice for Covid-19 and Other Temperature Sensitive…

Netflix’s smash hit, Cobra Kai, is a continuation of the popular 1980’s Karate Kid series. Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso, and Johnny…

The new business unit meets the need for cost-optimized and sustainable packaging solutions for temperature-controlled markets Rapid Aid, the industry leader in hot and cold solutions for healthcare, food, and…

Misinformation surrounding cryotherapy (cold therapy) and thermotherapy (hot therapy) is common because many people assume they understand when to use one versus the other. As the leader in hot and…

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an uncomfortable time for many women; between the sore feet, aching back, the mind-numbing pain of childbirth and the aftermath of it all.  Fortunately, there…

  OVERVIEW The mind-numbing pain of a muscle injury or ailment can cause you to lose focus, and you may be unable to decide whether to treat it with hot…

New solutions provide continuous protection against bacterial contamination, odors, and stains for the lifetime of products According to the World Health Organization, microbial infectious disease kills at least 17 million…

To enhance public security, in 2010 the Government of Canada enacted the Restricted Components Regulations (“RCR”) regulation which govern the sale of ammonium nitrate having a nitrogen concentration between 28%…

Rapid Aid today announced full production of their new line of face shields to meet the needs of healthcare, government, retail personnel, and food preparation workers caused by the COVID-19…

To help contain the spread of COVID-19, Rapid Aid is taking steps to protect our employees and customers, while maintaining our high product quality standards and keeping delivery commitments to…

Rapid Aid was proud to support the Oakville Hospital Foundation at its Charity Golf Tournament yesterday at the Greystone Golf Club in Milton. An annual event, this years funding goes…

Our Canadian office had a blast on the courts Saturday in our annual fundraiser for this fantastic cause.

Rapid Aid made its inaugural trade show appearance in China last week at the China Medical Equipment Fair in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

Click here for links to our new medical & retail industry product catalogues – available in English and Chinese!

Back again for another year, Rapid Aid will be exhibiting at Medica in November 2016. Find us in Hall #5, Booth #M24 for all your hot and cold therapy OEM and retail solutions

Rapid Aid is exhibiting at the CMEF Shenzhen trade show in October-November 2016. We are looking forward to exhibiting for the first time at one of Asia’s largest medical shows in Hall #6, Booth #P43

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