Cryostimulation is utilised in physical therapy clinics, private hospitals, military hospitals, and by elite sports teams for muscular recovery, as well as for treating post-acute and chronic injuries. It is also commonly employed in wellness and recovery clinics to promote general health, wellbeing, and to address autoimmune conditions.

Today, there are three primary forms of Cryostimulation that use vapours and frozen air, alongside ice baths, which have been in use since 3500 BCE, the earliest documented use of cold water therapy. Below are the four forms of Cryostimulation: