Cryopush
Cryopush treatment is an innovative physiotherapy technique that combines controlled cold and pneumatic compression to accelerate injury recovery.
This advanced method not only reduces pain and inflammation, but also improves blood circulation and promotes tissue regeneration.
Adaptable to different areas of the body, the Cryopush is ideal for treating acute injuries such as sprains, tendonitis or muscle tears, offering immediate relief and more efficient recovery.
What is Cryopush?
It is a therapeutic technique that combines the application of cold (cryotherapy) with a device that also exerts pressure on the areas to be treated. Through this tool, tissue regeneration, muscle recovery and inflammation reduction can be promoted.
How does Cryopush work in physiotherapy?
It consists of a series of sleeves adapted to different areas of the body (shoulder, ankle, thigh, etc.) which, using a pumping system, are filled with cold water in a controlled manner. In addition, this device uses compressed air to apply pressure cyclically to the area to be treated, thus promoting blood circulation.
Effects and benefits of Cryopush.
Some of the effects caused by the application of Cryopush are:
- Pain reduction: an analgesic effect is achieved, since the cold reduces the nerve signals of pain.
- Decreased inflammation: Through cryotherapy, fluid accumulation is limited, which helps reduce swelling.
- Improved circulation: thanks to compression, blood circulation and lymphatic drainage are improved, favoring the reduction of fluid accumulation.
- Faster tissue recovery: By promoting blood circulation, nutrients and oxygen reach the affected area more easily.
Lesions that may benefit from the application of Cryopush
It mainly focuses on those injuries that are in the acute phase.
- Ankle and knee sprains
- Muscle tears
- Dislocations
- Tendinitis
- Training overloads
- Plantar fasciitis
- Periostitis
- Ligament repair surgeries
- Edema after postoperative processes
- Bursitis
What does the patient feel during a Cryopush treatment?
The patient will immediately begin to feel a sensation of cold in the treated area, which will cause a feeling of freshness that will gradually contribute to the analgesia process.
As the area begins to cool, the patient will feel a rhythmic compression, which will increase and decrease in intervals. The pressure is not painful and the sensation may resemble that of a gentle massage.
As the cold and compression take effect, the patient will begin to experience pain relief and a feeling of relaxation, although the area may be a little stiff at first.
How long does a session last?
Cryopush can be combined with other techniques during physiotherapy sessions, especially for acute injuries, which further enhances the recovery process.
The treatment usually lasts between 10 and 15 minutes.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to cold
- Raynaud's disease
- Poorly controlled circulatory problems
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Open wounds
- Infections
Difference between cryopush and conventional ice
- Temperature Control: It allows you to maintain a constant and adjustable temperature, while the ice loses effectiveness as it melts.
- Compression: This tool offers pneumatic compression, which helps promote blood circulation, something that cannot be achieved with ice.
- Cooldown Duration: It manages to maintain cold for longer without losing effectiveness, and can be regulated through cooling and compression cycles.
- Comfort: It does not generate moisture and does not require direct contact with ice, unlike conventional ice, which can wet the skin.
- Applications: Cryopush is common in sports rehabilitation and recovery, while ice is more basic.
