Cold therapy
Origins, benefits, and solutions
You have surely dived into the cold sea water before or felt the biting cold of the snow on your skin. Our first instinct is always to pull away. We’re used to seek protection from cold and to look for warmth instead, it’s a natural human need. Of course, you know the physiological benefits of heat, but have you ever wondered what beneficial effect you may get through the direct contact with cold?
The term “cryotherapy”, which has very ancient origins, literally means “cure with cold”. Over recent years, it has been used more and more as a new treatment. Have you ever heard of it?
The Iceman and cold therapy
Wim Hof, aka The Iceman, is known worldwide for his extraordinary ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. His method is based on three milestones: breathing exposure to cold, meditation. His most famous challenges include a half marathon barefoot on ice and snow. Through his experience, he has showed how the controlled exposure to low temperatures may cause benefits for blood flow, heart rate, and skin. Science says so too: capillaries and blood vessels, stimulated by the vasoconstriction generated by the cold and by the subsequent vasodilation, are trained and strengthened, like the muscles. The alternation of heat, water and rest – the very essence of the Starpool formula – has always focused on the regenerating power of cold.
The benefits of cold therapy
The immediate and natural benefits of cold are countless. It is important to learn how to make the most of them to improve our well-being and health significantly. Cold reduces muscle pain and inflammation, strengthens the immune system, and makes our metabolism faster. It also reduces oxidative stress, which is strictly connected to the ageing process. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiedematous effects, with an increased production of endorphins. Even in the medical and sports domains, cold has nearly infinite functions. It is most often employed to ensure effective recovery after physical activity, and enhance the treatment of acute and sub-acute injuries.
Our proposals for cold therapy
Zerobody Cryo
Zerobody Cryo, designed by Cristiano Mino, is regarded as the revolution by Starpool in the world of cold therapy. Easy-to-use, safe, and available to all, it features a patented membrane that allows dry floatation. The user is surrounded by water, without the need to get wet, at a functioning temperature of 4-6°C. This product has very low energy consumption, it allows you to stop the session at any moment and considerably reduces the risks associated with the direct contact with cold water. All the while ensuring the same benefits as cryotherapy and immersion in water.
Ice Bath
Ice Bath is the Starpool solution that is more similar to the traditional baths in icy water. It is a versatile product, ideal in the world of pro sport recovery, at the gym and at home. Thanks to its reduced dimensions and adjustable legs, it is easy to transport and install even on sloped and wet floors. The temperature ranges from 4 to 38 °C, making it a perfect solution also for a hot bath or for Kneipp Therapy. From the point of view of hygiene, Ice Bath is maintained clean thanks to an insulation system, water filtration and automatic purification. Operational costs and consumption are low.