Cold therapy can be used for a wide range of injuries. From muscle pulls to sprained ligaments to recovering from surgery, these injuries can all benefit from the application of cold to the injured area. Ice bags and cold packs have been used to apply the benefits of cold therapy for a long time but a great innovation in cold therapy are cold therapy systems. These systems make icing and applying cold therapy to an injured area far more effective and easier. We here at HPFY can point to a few systems and accessories that may be perfect for your cold therapy needs.
Most of us have had at least one instance where we have needed to apply ice to an injured area. The most common of these ailments is a sprained ankle or some other joint, but other injuries can also benefit from the application of ice or cold. Often doctors can recommend cold therapy after a sports injury, trauma, and even surgery. Some benefits of cold therapy include:
Often top-flight athletes use cold therapy or ice baths to recover quicker from strenuous activities. Cold body therapy has also been linked to better sleep, improved focus, and heightened immune response. You should always consult your physician before undertaking any therapy (cold or otherwise) to make sure it is safe for you to do so.
Much like putting an ice pack on an injured area, cold therapy systems allow for the application of cold to an injured area but instead of ice they use circulated ice cold water from a reservoir in a cooler (usually) and pump it through an insulated line to a bladder fixed to the injured area. This can allow for longer treatment times without ice melting or icepacks warming. Now that you’ve heard about icing your injury, what type of cold therapy system should you employ? A cursory look at what is available may make your head spin. Which ones are better? Which ones would benefit you the most? These are all valid questions, so let us point to some great options. Some cold therapy systems and accessories you may want to explore are:
We all know that in order to expedite healing from an injury or surgery applying ice or cold therapy can be the first, best step to a quicker recovery. Cold therapy systems are a great and efficient way to get the most out of cold therapy since you can target the injured area with bladders that are specifically designed for that body part. Caution should be taken since these systems can get cold enough to damage the skin if not used properly. Heed any warning your doctor or physical therapist may give you and your recovery will be quicker.
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Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.
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