How often should I use my Cryo Cuff?

Keep the cryocuff on for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day, or as directed. Unplug the cooler when the ice has melted. When you are done, squeeze the cuff to empty it completely while it is attached to the cooler.

How does the Cryo Cuff work?

A cryocuff is a type of cold compress. A cuff, similar to a blood pressure cuff, is wrapped around the swollen or painful body area. The cuff is filled with ice cold fluid. The cold compression helps decrease pain, swelling, and muscle spasms.

What is Cryo Cuff use for?

The Cryo/Cuff combines compression with cold to help control swelling and pain after your shoulder, knee or elbow surgery. The cuff covers your surgery area with pressurized ice water. The cooler holds enough water and ice for 6 to 8 hours. An insulation disk helps keep the water and ice cold.

Is cryotherapy good for sprained ankle?

We often recommend at-home icing, or for more severe ankle injury, Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), which can help to significantly reducing swelling, inflammation and pain. Common practice used to immobilize and reduce weight-bearing for all sprained ankles using a splint, boot, cast or brace.

How do you use a cryo machine?

If you have external cryotherapy, your healthcare provider will apply the cold with a spraying device or cotton swab. Providers usually use liquid nitrogen for this type of treatment. For internal cryotherapy, the cryoprobe is inserted through a small incision in your skin.

Is cryotherapy good for knee pain?

Unlike sports treatments that focus on one body part at a time, cryotherapy for knee pain or shoulder pain doesn’t stop at just that one joint or injury. Cryotherapy cools the entire body at once, making it effective at treating both localized injuries and diffuse conditions like arthritis.

What should you not do before cryotherapy?

If you were working out or training before your session, ensure your whole body is 100% dry before you step foot in the cryotherapy chamber. Moisture can contribute to frostbite.