The therapeutic use of cold temperatures in medicine dates back thousands of years, with evidence of cold water and ice treatments being employed in ancient Egypt around 2500 B.C. for healing and revitalisation. Over time, cold therapy evolved and in the late 1970s, modern Cryostimulation was introduced, initially as a treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. […]
The term ‘Cryotherapy’ refers to a range of cold-based interventions, each eliciting distinct physiological responses. However, treating these modalities as a single entity can lead to confusion, as they differ markedly in application methods, therapeutic effects and clinical aims. For clarity in both research and practice, it is important to distinguish each modality accurately. Cryotherapy […]
Cryostimulation offers a wide range of therapeutic and performance benefits, making it a valuable modality across multiple fields. It is widely used in physical therapy clinics, private and military hospitals, high-performance training centres and elite sports teams to treat sub-acute and chronic injuries, support muscular recovery and strengthen immune function. It is also commonly incorporated […]
In this lesson, we explore how mobility exercises combined with cooling can support recovery and identify the appropriate stage after an injury to introduce them. We also outline when the use of heat becomes beneficial in the rehabilitation process. Treatment Strategies Muscle Spasm Responds well to cold therapy, which reduces local metabolic activity, inflammation and […]
Cold Air devices primarily function as cooling treatments, making them highly effective for managing superficial acute inflammation and trauma. They provide a convenient and rapid method of delivering cold therapy, blowing chilled air over the skin without direct contact, which reduces the risk of contamination in sensitive or treated areas. These devices typically achieve nozzle […]
Below are the three main forms of Cryotherapy, along with their applications and typical delivery methods: