Across the past few decades, Cryostimulation has been used in physical therapy clinics, private hospitals, military hospitals and elite sports teams to treat post acute injury, chronic injury and support more efficient and effective rehabilitation programs. Below are the 3 forms of Cryostimulation:

Let’s explore how hot and cold therapy should be used for acute and post acute injuries. While this section focuses on cooling and heat treatments, it’s important to note that Cryostimulation is classified as a therapy for post-acute injuries.

Cold applications are usually applied after clotting has occurred and so have no effect on haemorrhaging. Cold can prevent edema from occurring if applied soon after the injury but once edema has developed cold applications cannot reverse it. However, cold can restrict edema and diminish secondary hypoxic injury, so there is less free protein in […]

The following outlines cooling protocols to achieve effective results for clients:

Ice applications lower metabolism in injured tissue, which decreases the need for oxygen. This inhibits secondary hypoxic injury in cells within the injured tissue. The total amount of injured tissue is decreased. Non compliance with using cold therapy can complicate the injury and result in delays of 1 – 3 weeks in resolving the injury. […]