This depends on your lifestyle and health goals. For general health and function we recommend using the cryotherapy 1-2 times per week for optimum tissue healing and repair and mental clarity and productivity. For those that have heavy physical jobs or training schedules it is recommended to use the cryotherapy 2-3 times per week to help with overall tissue inflammation and speed up recovery and healing times.
Children between 12-14 need adult supervision and we don't allow children under 12 years of age to use our full body cryotherapy.
No it doesn’t, and surprisingly it is found that it is easier managed that a cold pool experience because your body is in a protective mode and you are less aware of the temperature. Our body is extremely efficient at dealing with extremes and so it manages this setting for a short period of time very well.
It is most commonly used as an effective recovery tool following an activity, however evidence has shown that the full body cryotherapy can be really beneficial the day before an event as well. By using this service it helps calm the mind, reduce performance anxiety, improve tissue healing and recovery and improve sleep quality in preparation for the event. This helps to ready the body and mind and maximise physical and mental performance.
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS (MUST NOT USE CRYO)
- Pregnancy
- Untreated high blood pressure
- Unstable angina pectoris
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other respiratory diseases
- Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
- Pace maker or other heart conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots
MUST SEEK MEDICAL ADVIE BEFORE USING
- Polyneuropathies
- Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
- Raynauds disease
- Open sores or wounds
- Severe anemia
- Acute kidney or urinary tract diseases
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
