CRYOTHERAPY INSTEAD OF ICE-BATH RECOVERY

Physiotherapists require WBC

Here at KRION, we are in constant contact with many physiotherapists from Sports Federations and professional clubs. We have consistently observed that they are looking to effectively reduce post-workout recovery time and decrease muscular pain and soreness.

What are the most common procedures currently practiced?

The use of ice baths has been common practice for decades.

- HOWEVER, icing muscles immediately after maximal exercise hinders muscle fiber growth and delays muscle regeneration. This would be counterproductive for athletes who are trying to increase muscle size and strength

- HOWEVER, currently there are no protocols regarding the ideal time and temperature for cold immersion routines, most therapists recommend a water temperature between 54 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 15 degrees Celsius) and immersion times between 5 to 20 minutes…

- HOWEVER, there is a danger to exceed safe parameters. You are pushing the thermoregulation system to extreme limits. Cold water rapidly reduces heat volume from the very beginning of the procedure. Overexposure may lead to overcooling of the core of the body and possibly resulting in illness.

- Common protocol is to raise body temperature 30 to 60 minutes post procedure with a warm shower or a hot drink.

HOWEVER, this is a time-consuming process for the athlete.

Contrast water therapy has become more standard but it also has questionable results.

Contrast water therapy may help athletes feel better and offer temporary pain relief.

For the 21st Century, new and more effective treatments are available.

Managers and athletes require faster and more efficient recovery.

Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is the ideal remedy for post-workout recovery.

-WBC does not overload the thermoregulation system. Because of the fact that a huge amount of heat is contained in the upper tissues, a 3-minute session only removes heat from the upper tissues. WBC provides with a safe heat exchange process. The body core does not experience cooling. Its temperature stays at 37C (98F)

- Optimally, a session is performed immediately after training. During WBC, there is no harm to the muscles. Cold does not impact tissues below the skin.

- Follow-ups show that WBC flushes toxins like lactic acid and reduces swelling and tissue breakdown, improves tissue and joint blood microcirculation while normalizing the metabolism processes.

- Additionally, WBC enhances the effectiveness of all traditional physiotherapy procedures including drug therapies to improve an athlete’s psychological and mental state while providing a normalizing effect on the body.

Given the opportunity, athletes overwhelmingly choose a cryosauna for a faster, more effective treatment. After only a 3-minute procedure, the athlete is free to follow other pursuits.

From a management perspective, the implementation of cryosauna is a one-time investment. Your operational costs would be only Liquid Nitrogen, which is very cost effective.

No specific maintenance is required with KRIONs.

Faster recovery for the team creates a paramount athletic prowess and a guaranteed return of investments.

We intend to stay in constant contact with our partners and share with our Best Practice, which is the richest in the Industry.

P.S.: On the photo is one of the latest installations (May 2019).

Football Club Rostov, one of the leading clubs from the Russian Premier League.