Cryotherapy has always existed in one form or another. The Egyptians used cold to treat injuries and inflammation as early as 2500 BCE.
Today, cryotherapy is a recovery treatment used by elite athletes across the world before and after training. Famous fans of cryotherapy include Andy Murray, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, West Ham United and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Regular cryotherapy treatment has been reported to reduce inflammation and injury swelling, relieve muscle pain (natural analgesia), enhance recovery times and increase overall energy. Incorporating Cryozone into your training routine could aid small tear reparation, help you return to training sooner, train for longer, and recover faster. Whole Body Cryotherapy is used within 0-24 hours after exercise and may be repeated several times in the same day or multiple times over following weeks. Our handy exercise area with stationary bikes means that you can come for a session, alternating chamber and warm-up to give the best results.
Best TreatmentsWhen exposed to extremely cold temperatures, an emergency response is triggered within the body. This response limits blood flow to the core and releases a cocktail of hormones, including adrenaline and endorphins. The heart pumps harder and blood flows faster. Because the temperature in a cryotherapy chamber drops so fast and affects the entire body at once, the response is more extreme. When you step out and begin to warm up, oxygen-rich blood is delivered around the body, boosting energy levels and giving a feeling of elation. Studies have found that Whole Body Cryotherapy modifies many important biochemical and physiological parameters in athletes. Regular use after exercise can increase the concentration of IL-6, a substance which stimulates the immune response, e.g. after tissue damage. This means faster recovery. It has also been shown to reduce levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha, a protein which induces inflammation. Lowering the presence of this protein reduces inflammation after injury. (1)
(1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3956737/
"We have been using the mobile cryotherapy chamber at West Ham United during the current season when we have little time between matches to enhance our players’ recovery. We have found that the players report feeling fresher after entering the chamber, and are more than happy to do so. Cryotherapy has become an important part of our recovery process and we look forward to using the chamber for the foreseeable future."
West Ham United Sports Science Department
"Cryotherapy differs from ice baths as it works centrally, affecting the central nervous system, promoting improved sleep and recovery. This differs from the ice baths often used, as they act more peripherally."
Dave Rennie Head Physio, Leicester City Football Club
