Cryotherapy
| Cryotherapy is
a term that describes the application of ice compresses to reduce the
temperature of tissues directly on or below the skin surface. Cryotherapy
works on the surface cooling constricts blood vessels, numbs painful
areas, and helps relax muscle spasms. Cold temperatures reduce nerve
transmission of painful symptoms and provide temporary relief. Cooling
affected tissues is effective in reducing and preventing post-traumatic
swelling. Local cooling should be applied several times a day during the
initial stages of an injury. Patients Benefits: Helps reduce swelling and inflammation, Numbs affected area to reduce pain, Reduces muscle spasms and is inexpensive and can be self-applied. |