Cold air (-80 C | -112 F) used locally in the area of pain, unlike a cold chamber where the whole body is exposed to cold. Most effects of Cryotherapy are locally induced and therefore do not affect the surrounding tissue.
Cryotherapy is used for the treatment of pain in joints and muscles caused by illness, sports injuries or overuse.
Cryotherapy is also used by athletes for quicker recovery.
Cold works in three ways:
Cold treatment can be used in:
Other conditions where Cryotherapy can be used are:
Cold treatment should not be used:
The application of localized Cryotherapy is for approximately 3 minutes and has an immediate pain relieving effect. This pain relieving effect is more prominent after 3-4 treatments, performed immediately in series of 1-2 day intervals.
Following the recommended 10-20 treatments, a longer-lasting analgesic effect will be achieved. The pain relieving effects can then be maintained as needed. There is an immediate effect on edema | swelling and mobility.
Cryotherapy and Laser therapy when used in combination provide synergistic effect in providing superior pain relief. We recommend combining Cryotherapy with Laser therapy in our practice for superior pain relief.
For maximum effect, the recommended number of treatments is 10-20
Price per treatment is US$80.
We offer treatment course packages of:
Use of Cryotherapy for pain is recommended by Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Society for Post-Surgical Pain (ASPSP).
