Cryotherapy is a proven treatment for reducing pain, swelling and edema. However applying an ice pack has a limited effect on the healing process. The secret to a good cryotherapy session is controlled cold, full circumferential application and intermittent pressure. Scroll down to find out what this means. Ice packs only provide cold in one spot for a short time, which is ideal for taking the pain away from, say, a knee injury coming off the field. However Continue reading “Cryotherapy – Whats Wrong With Ice Packs?”Cryotherapy – Whats Wrong With Ice Packs?
Cryotherapy is a proven treatment for reducing pain, swelling and edema. However applying an ice pack has a limited effect on the healing process. The secret to a good cryotherapy session is controlled cold, full circumferential application and intermittent pressure. Scroll down to find out what this means. Ice packs only provide cold in one spot for a short time, which is ideal for taking the pain away from, say, a knee injury coming off the field. However Continue reading “Cryotherapy – Whats Wrong With Ice Packs?”