CRYOTHERAPY(Medicine) medical treatment in which all or part of the body is subjected to cold temperatures, as by means of ice packs.

(Collins English Dictionary)

OBJECTIVE At the end of this session

you will be able to describe the various methods of

CRYOTHERAPY

WHEN TO USE CRYOTHERAPY

CRYOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS• ICE MESSAGE • COLD OR ICE WATER IMMERSION• ICE PACKS• VAPOCOOLANT SPRAYS• CRYOKINETICS

Benefits • Immediate Pain relieve• Anti-inflammatory • Fast Recovery • Easily Available • Relaxing by reduction of muscle tension•Reduction of swelling • Heals nerve damage• Increases training intensity and athletic performance