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Dr.med. Andreas Krüger is a Swiss board orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Zurich, who specialises in knee and shoulder surgery. Andi is a second generation of tournament doctors for equine sports, known as Polodoc since 2013
Extreme Cold for Extreme Performance Cryotherapy: Recovery at -110° C In the hot summer days, everybody is looking for the shade to cool down after physical exercise and limit the sweat pouring out of their bodies. Water and ice cooling as we know it as a treatment for swollen and injured horses’ legs can be very helpful and its effect is proven in animals. Huge amounts of research were undertaken to optimise its effects in the human body on inflammation and recovery sustained during injury and training. Massive data collections are now available to calculate the optimal individual therapy to come back stronger and recover better. Even pushing the limits is possible when cryotherapy is used prior to peak performance.
Stimulation Therapy in the Cryochamber
Pain elimination, prevention of development of pain memory and accelerated reduction of inflammation, results in: • timely elimination of reflexive muscular inactivation • prevention of longer pain and inflammation – induced restriction in mobility of the afflicted joints • improvement in local muscular perfusion and with that, muscular metabolism improved recruitment of motor units • decrease in defects in proprioception • prevention of atrophies in the muscle and in the collagenous connective tissue • reduction in the risk of subsequent injuries • reduction of convalescence periods / periods away from training Psychological equilibrium and regulation of sleep behaviour
The Cryodukt (www.cryodukt.ch) cold experience begins with a continuous cold adjustment in the two anterooms at -10°C and -60°C and the actual application takes place at -110°C
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Whole-body cold therapy in short-term treatment will bring a long-term effect. Immediately after the whole-body cryotherapy, endorphins are released which create a spontaneous enthusiasm. The dry cold stimulates the entire body, triggering physical and hormonal reactions. After leaving the cold chamber, an increase of well-being and good mood may reflect in vitality and satisfaction. Long-term positive effects can be triggered with
repeated use. Professional tennis, rugby and football clubs all over the globe use this in their daily routine.
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Contusions (bruises) and effusions in the musculature (with reflexive and/or sudden inhibition of muscular activity) Contusions near the joints, distortions (with tendon overstretching) and inflammatory joint processes (with reflexive as well as sudden inhibition of muscular activity) Painful tendon attachments (with accompanying inflammatory processes)
Cryo Chamber for Well-being Recharge the coolness; the power of the cold can improve performance and gain more well-being and vitality. Whether it is about strengthening the immune system, improving complexion, sleep hygiene or supporting weight control.
Sport & Fitness: Extreme Cold for Extreme Performance Whole-body cryotherapy in the cold chamber improves athletic performance, top athletes have been using it for a long time. It accelerates regeneration after training or sporting exertion, so that both professionals and occasional athletes can enjoy increased performance, training optimisation, oxygen saturation of the muscles, pain treatment and more focus. Experiences from cold research in sport, fitness and competitive sport state a shortening of the regeneration time in the event of injuries Faster recovery time after exercise, a reduction of the risk of injury as it is also suitable as accompanying therapy for sports injuries. An increase of possible peak performance is achieved with a reduction of sore muscles and muscle overstimulation
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