Ice bath
Ice bath
An Ice bath, also known as cold water immersion or cryotherapy, is a type of physical therapy often used by athletes to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery after intense physical activity.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /aɪs bɑːθ/
Etymology
The term "Ice bath" is derived from the English words "ice", meaning frozen water, and "bath", meaning a container or quantity of liquid for washing the body.
Usage
Ice baths are often used in sports medicine to help athletes recover from workouts or injuries. The cold temperature of the water is believed to constrict blood vessels and decrease metabolic activity, which reduces swelling and tissue breakdown.
Related terms
- Cryotherapy: The use of cold temperatures in medical therapy.
- Hydrotherapy: The use of water in the treatment of different conditions, including arthritis and related rheumatic complaints.
- Physical therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
See also
- Thermotherapy: The use of heat in therapy, such as heat lamps, hot baths, etc.
- Contrast bath therapy: A form of physical therapy that uses alternating cold and hot water to relieve pain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ice bath
- Wikipedia's article - Ice bath
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