Cryotherapy refers to a variety of cold applications that can be used in multiple ways in Physiotherapy. Each method as cold application and cryostimulation has its own advantages and disadvantages with some applications for the treatment of acute injuries (cooling) and some for chronic injuries (cryostimualtion).
Cryostimulation can be used for treatment of:
The injuried body part should be cryostimulated for 1-4 minutes at a time with very intensive doses – temperature of skin between 0 - 4 C . This procedures should be repeated every 5-10 days. |
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The accute injured body part should be submerged for 20 – 45 minutes at a time. This timing should be repeated every two hours for the first 48 to 72 hours according RICE principle (Rest Ice Commpresion Elevation).
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Benefits of Cryostimulation
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Application of Cryostimulation
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