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Cryotherapy is a term that describes the application of ice. Its effect is to reduce the temperature of tissues directly on or below the skin surface. Cryotherapy works on the surface by constricting blood vessels, numbing painful areas and helping to relax muscle spasms. Cold temperatures reduce nerve transmission of painful symptoms and provide significant relief. Cryotherapy 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 for periods of approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Patients Benefits: Helps reduce swelling and inflammation; numbs affected area to reduce pain; reduces muscle spasms; is inexpensive and can be self-applied. |
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