Cryotherapy incorporates various methods such as ice massage, cold hydrocollator packs, cold whirlpool, cold spray, contrast baths, ice immersion, cold compression, and cryokinetics. Key physiological effects of cold therapy include:
1. Vasoconstriction and reduced blood flow (within the first 15 – 20 minutes)
2. Decreased metabolic rate
3. Pain relief with reduced muscle spasm through the gate-control mechanism and decreased nerve conduction velocity
Explore the benefits of cryotherapy at our facility, where these techniques are utilised to enhance recovery and address specific health needs effectively.