Research
Benefits of Cryotherapy
Preliminary Overview: Clinical Relevance of Whole Body Cryotherapy
Alan G. Christianson, NMD Abstract Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is a hypothermic application designed to reduce musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. WBC stimulates the sympathetic nervous system via alpha-adrenergic receptors, causing dramatic peripheral…
Whole Body Cryotherapy – The Three Levels of Influence
Historical Overview The word ”Cryotherapy” originates from the Greek words: “cryo” = cold, and ”therapeia” = cure. Hence, Cryotherapy is a curative health treatment involving extremely low temperatures (below -130oC/ below -266oF).…