Cryotherapy
What is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is a term that describes the
application of ice packs, cold towels, ice
massage and compression to reduce the
temperature of tissues directly on or below
the surface of the skin.
How does
Cryotherapy work?
Surface cooling restricts blood vessels,
numbs painful areas and helps relax
hypertonic muscles and spasms. Cold
temperatures reduce nerve transmissions of
painful symptoms and provide temporary
relief.
What does
Cryotherapy feel like?
Ice packs are most often used to manage
acute injuries or recent eruptions of
chronic conditions. Cooling affected tissues
is effective in reducing and preventing
posttraumatic swelling. Local cooling should
be applied several times a day during the
initial stages of an injury.
Why is Cryotherapy
used?
Cryotherapy is inexpensive, readily
available and an easy way to reduce local
swelling of inflamed tissues.
Patient Benefits:
Helps reduce swelling and inflammation
Numbs affected area to reduce pain
Reduces hypertonic muscles and spasms
Inexpensive and can be self-applied |
