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WITH US CRYOTHERAPY n AFM speaks with Chase McKinzie of US
Cryotherapy to answer your most-asked questions about whole body cryotherapy.
AFM: What is whole body cryotherapy?
AFM: How long are treatment times?
US CRYO: Whole body cryotherapy is a brief, cold shock
US CRYO: Treatment times generally are between 2:00-
treatment using sub-zero temperatures to stimulate the nervous system producing powerful pain relief, antiinflammatory, and endorphin boosting benefits!
3:30 minutes. Determining the appropriate treatment time is a precise science-based calculation on how each person regulates thermal temperature. According to clinical studies, the most accurate way to determine treatment time is to measure skin temperature before and after treatment in order to achieve a skin temp drop (difference) between 30-45 degrees. If the skin does not drop past 30 degrees, then the nervous system has not been fully stimulated. If the skin drops significantly (more than 45 degrees), it runs the risk of skin irritation, so it’s not always best to go in as long as possible.
AFM: What are the benefits of whole body cryotherapy? US CRYO: First and foremost, clinical studies have
shown that whole body cryotherapy is a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory which not only helps those suffering from autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, but also helps people recover faster from strenuous workouts, physically demanding jobs, or injury and surgical recovery. Studies have also shown that whole body cryotherapy helps with pain relief, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts mood and energy, enhances athletic performance, provides immune system support, and improves sleep quality.
NOVEMBER 2020
AFM: How cold is cryotherapy? US CRYO: Whole body cryotherapy treatments range
from -120F to -240F, although most clinical studies are conducted at -166F. The temperature of the chamber is taken into consideration for treatment times as well. If
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