Cryotherapy is the external, therapeutic application of cold. Cold application is the safest, simplest, and most effective method for reducing pain and swelling in injuries and has replaced the use of heat in many sports and rehabilitation clinics.
During the cold treatment, a client most likely experiences the following sensations:
- Coldness or cooling
- Burning
- Stinging or aching
- Numbness or reduced sensation
Allow cold application to remain on the body until the fourth and final phase (this may take from 5 to 20 minutes), and then promptly remove it to prevent tissue damage from excessive cold exposure.
Remember, cryotherpay should be performed by a LMT. If you have an injury, ask your LMT about using cryotherapy during your massage therapy session. You may benefit from the application of cold.
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