The primary goal of cryotherapy is to counteract negative inflammatory symptoms from prolonged muscle exertion.What is cryotherapy?   Cryotherapy for athletes uses cold temperatures to promote muscle healing and recovery. It is often used by athletes to help reduce tissue inflammation, swelling, and muscle soreness after intense exercise or injury.    During cryotherapy, athletes are submerged in a temperature-controlled chamber. The chamber emits … [Read more...]
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5 Cryotherapy Side Effects Therapists Should Watch For
While there are many benefits of cryotherapy for use in PT or OT practice, there are a few risks associated with this treatment. Discover 5 cryotherapy side effects every therapist should know. Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy or ice treatment, is an application utilized to bring the body temperature down at the tissue and cellular level in order to achieve therapeutic benefits, but there are a few cryotherapy side effects that therapists should be aware of. But, … [Read more...]