Benefits of Localized Cryotherapy

In fact, the therapeutic benefits of cold temperature, particularly its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, were discovered by the ancient Egyptians and the Greek physician Hippocrates (Dawber & Cooper, 2001). Such intervention has evolved from the simple application of ice packs to the development of cutting edge equipment which utilizes the concept involving the effects of cold temperature in stimulating different body responses. Eventually, this idea has led to the emergence of different methods of cryotherapy, which is known to alleviate pain and inflammation commonly associated with various health conditions.