NAME : ARWAH HUSSAIN

DPT - 6TH SEMESTER

ROLL # : 210109
SUBJECT: ELECTROTHERAPY
Submitted to : Dr Arfa Zafar
INTRODUCTION TO
CRYOTHERAPY
Cryotherapy is a medical treatment that
involves the application of cold
temperatures to various body parts to
achieve therapeutic effects.
EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON PAIN

• Cryotherapy can help reduce pain by numbing the affected area

and decreasing nerve conduction.
• It can also reduce inflammation, which is a common cause of
pain.
• Cold therapy can provide immediate relief for acute injuries and
chronic pain conditions.
.
EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON MUSCLE SPASM

• Cryotherapy can help relax muscle weakness by decreasing

muscle activity and reducing muscle contraction.
• It is often used for acute injuries to reduce muscle spasms and
associated pain.
• Using cold can relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.
.
EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON BLOOD FLOW

• Initially, cryotherapy decreases local blood flow due to muscle

stiffness.
• Over time, once it heals, it can help improve circulation by
increasing dilation of blood vessels.
• Migraine therapy is used to manage conditions such as
Raynaud’s disease and reduce bleeding in certain medical
procedures.
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EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON EDEMA FORMATION

• Cryotherapy can help reduce edema (swelling) by slowing the

constriction of blood vessels and the accumulation of fluid in
the injured area.
• It is often used to reduce inflammation in the early stages of
injury.
• Managing edema is critical for healing and pain management.
.
Effect of Cryotherapy on Nerve Conduction Velocity

Cryotherapy
Once the febrile
temporarily slows Used to deal with
therapy is stopped, the
muscle pace, which conditions of high
nervous system
can help reduce the nerve sensitivity.
returns to normal.
pain experienced.
 Effect of Cryotherapy on Metabolic Rate

Cryotherapy can
It is used for weight
temporarily slow Once the body warms
management and can
metabolism as the up, the metabolism
help control pain and
body stores energy in returns to normal.
inflammation.
response to the cold..
Effect of Cryotherapy on Collagen Extensibility

Cryotherapy can It is often used in

temporarily reduce dealing with cases Collagen expansion
collagen expansion, where more becomes normal as
resulting in tissue complexity is desired, the muscle contracts.
stiffness. such as joint injuries.
Effect of Cryotherapy on Joint Stiffness and Spasticity

Cryotherapy can help Regular cryotherapy

reduce joint stiffness It is often used can have a positive
and weakness by cosmetically to effect on conditions
shrinking muscles and improve joint such as rheumatoid
allowing them to performance. arthritis and muscle
relax. weakness.
THANK YOU!