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Hot/Cold Therapy Systems

Top 5 Best Cold Therapy Machines for Rapid Recovery

Cryotherapy is a lot easier than it sounds. Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy, involves applying cold for long durations of time. Cryotherapy products include cold packs, postoperative ice therapy machines, and even a frozen bag with peas inside. Apparently, cold therapy is one of the most effective first aids suggested for muscle pain or injuries in the knee, hip, arm, or shoulder.

Cold Therapy and Cold Packs

5 Best Reusable Ice Packs For Headache

Throbbing headaches are hard to deal with it. Whether it is an occasional tension-type headache or chronic migraine headache, treating it is quintessential. Home remedies such as ice packs for headaches can prevent one from becoming dependent on pain killers. Find 5 best reusable ice packs at HPFY.

Hot/Cold Therapy Systems

Pain Relief Through Cold - Five Best Cold Therapy Systems for 2023

Cold therapy or cryotherapy is used to treat acute injuries to your musculoskeletal system. Anyone who has experienced a sprained ankle or wrist has heard the phrase “put some ice on it.” Applying cold or ice therapy to an acute injury can help shorten recovery time and potentially minimize pain.

Hot And Cold Therapy

Early Injury Treatment-Patient Care Questions Answered

Minor injuries can escalate into major problems if the initial, early injury treatment is botched or done incorrectly. There is nothing simple about first aid and the ability to heal properly can be hampered if the proper techniques are not followed or ignored.

Hot And Cold Therapy

9 Reasons You Should Say 'Yes' to Cryotherapy

The term Cryotherapy (also known as cold therapy) originates from Greek word ‘Cryo’ which means cold or icy, and ‘Krous’ which translates to treatment.

Cold Therapy and Cold Packs

Fighting A Hot Summer

This summer, the temperature is shooting dangerously to triple digit in many parts of USA. By early June, many regions have already experienced the hike in high temperatures, though for the short period. It usually occurs when the high pressure in the upper atmosphere of the southern plains shifts towards northern areas, expanding heat across much of the nation.

Heat Therapy and Hot Packs

Hot Packs and Wraps

A hot pack or wrap is a pad used to provide warmth to different parts of the body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat results in the dilation of the blood vessels in that area thus enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. There are four types of hot packs which include electrical, chemical, material and hot water bottles.

Hot/Cold Therapy Systems

Hot and Cold Packs

Hot and Cold packs are the dual faced carriers of this therapy. They are made of materials that can be used as mediums for both heat and cold. They are combined with a comfortable garment that fits around perfectly on the affected part and starts working its magic.

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Hot and Cold Encyclopedia

Ice decreases the blood flow to the injury, thereby decreasing the amount of inflammation and swelling. The pain that recurs after this can be easily treated with heat, which brings the blood to the area thus promoting healing.

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