CRYOTHERAPY IN MEDICINE
Let’s explore the various forms of Cryotherapy, their applications, and examples of the mediums used to perform these treatments:
COOLING (Icing)
Restricts acute stage inflammations e.g. ice packs.
CRYOSURGERY
Destroys / freezes unwanted tissue e.g. liquid nitrogen.
CRYOSTIMULATION (Neurocryostimulation)
The application of extreme cold temperatures to sufficiently cool tissues in order to trigger thermal shock e.g. Cryochambers and ice baths.
