CRYOTHERAPY Benefits and Indications

Cryotherapy is the whole body or localized use of extremely cold. The cryotherapy process decreases cellular metabolism, increases cellular survival, decreases inflammation, decreases pain and spasm, and promotes vasoconstriction and vasodilatation, which leads to increased levels of oxygenated blood delivered to damaged tissue. In the cold temperatures, the blood vessels quickly constrict forming a protective layer while the core body temperature is maintained. The process naturally stimulates blood circulation as the body’s hormone, immune, and nervous systems are activated. Benefits of cryotherapy treatment have been widely publicized :

  • Faster muscle recovery
  • Promotes healthier skin complexion
  • Invigorates the mind
  • Improves sleep pattern
  • Assists with cellulite reduction
  • Effective with chronic pain management
  • Faster surgical recovery
  • Reduces stress & anxiety
  • Anti-aging

The list of indications for cryotherapy is almost endless and is limited only by the specialization of medical institution, which use the complex. In fact, despite the variety of known diseases, almost all of them are caused by immune system or metabolism disorders .

Wide range of positive cryotherapy effects is confirmed by many recent published scientific researches . For example, Prof. A. Baranov points out the following fields of applied medicine: pulmonology, gynecology, combustiology (burns treatment), general surgery (proctology and traumatology), gastroenterology, neuropathology and (osteochondrosis) vertebrology, cosmetology and sports medicine.

Main contraindications are :

  • General grave condition of patient
  • Decompensation chronically cardiovascular disease
  • Acute myocardial infarction and subsequent discharge

Clinical indications for cryotherapy:

  • Allergy
  • Traumas
  • Psoriasis
  • Asthma
  • Blood-stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Skin burns
  • Arthritis
  • Fractures
  • Menopause
  • Diabetes
  • Neurodermatitis
  • Infertility