Cryotherapy Brochure - Whites of Wexford

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Whole Body Cryotherapy
SPORT INJURY RECOVERY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Cryotherapy
At Whites of Wexford we aim to be both innovative and attentive to our guests needs. Hence why we are the first
hotel in Ireland or the UK to offer a Cryotherapy Clinic. Cryotherapy reduces recovery time from muscle strain and
injuries and also gives pain relief in illnesses such as arthritis.
Whole Body Cryotherapy initially originated in Japan in 1978, but it was a group of polish scientists who took the
idea and made Whole Body Cryotherapy the effective physical therapy it is today. Whites of Wexford offers both
team and individual training and rehabilitation facilities.
“..The benefits of cryotherapy are instant. They begin with the feeling of being glad to be alive and soon become
more scientifically sports-related. Once I stopped shivering I could feel a rush of blood through my arms and legs.
A rush of energy came with it. It could have been just me but I also felt an intoxicated sense of well-being”
Ian O’Riordan, Irish Times Sport
“The freeze and fix it system is just about the hottest development in sports
medicine since the “magic bottle” that might have contained just about
anything from illegal brew to foul-smelling salts.”
Article about Cryotherapy Clinic by Tom O’Riordan, The Sun

Whole Body Cryotherapy is the stimulating use of
extremely low temperatures below minus 110°C. The
chamber works by cooling the entire skin surface of
the body in order to develop defensive reflexes and
reactions such as stimulation of blood circulation,
endocrine system, the immune system and the
central nervous system. Such stimulation makes the
therapy beneficial to a range of conditions.
The therapy stimulates the temperature receptors in
the skin to communicate with the brain. The brain
then transmits messages throughout the body
causing the peripheral blood vessels to constrict
redirecting the blood to the core of the body to
conserve heat. Once the treatment is over the same
blood is pumped vigorously back around the body.
The enhanced blood supply that Whole Body
Cryotherapy stimulates increases the oxygen and
nutrient supply to areas that need revitalising.
The extreme cold also stimulates the body's
hormone system to secrete enhanced levels of
endorphins and adrenaline. The immune system is
enhanced by increased production of lymphocytes.
Better communication between the central nervous
system and the muscle groups is stimulated by
Whole Body Cryotherapy.
Health and Beauty Benefits
Freeze your fat off
A brrrr-illiant new fad has taken London by
storm, or should we say blizzard and you too
can now get this treatment at Whites of
Wexford. Cryotherapy makes your metabolism
work three times faster AND reduces cellulite.
How? Well, the sub-zero temperatures make
your blood circulation soar, boosting oxygen
and nutrients around the body, speeding up
removal of toxins and even toning your
muscles. After three sessions – that’s like, nine
minutes in total – your cellulite will be reduced
and you’ll be burning fat faster. Cryotherapy
should be used as part of a healthy living plan.
Health & well-being
Whole Body Cryotherapy has a beneficial effect on health and
general well-being by improving circulation which causes an increase
in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients around the body. The release
of endorphins reduces stress by decreasing levels of anxiety and
irritability.
Skin and anti-ageing
Whole Body Cryotherapy improves the general condition of the skin
by increasing oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin. Frequent
Whole Body Cryotherapy tightens the skin and prevents wrinkles.

Cryotherapy in Sport
There have been countless studies into the benefits
of Cryotherapy within the sporting field. The benefits
observed are:
● Reduction of pain
● Increase in muscle strength
● Increase in performance
● Reduction in the regeneration phase
● Inhibition of inflammation
● Immunomodulation
● Improvement of joint function
● Decrease in muscle tension over longer application
● Reduction of post traumatic treatment
● Overall faster return to training
Sport injuries
Whole Body Cryotherapy causes inhibition of
inflammation which results in a reduction of pain
and swelling. This reduction in pain and swelling
improves joint function which enables therapists to
progress treatment quicker and results in an overall
sooner return to play.
Recovery from intense exercise
Whole Body Cryotherapy helps the body recover
after intense exercise by flushing out the muscles
and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the muscles.
Enhancement of sporting performance
Whole Body Cryotherapy can also be used as part of
a training programme to enhance sporting performance. Whole
Body Cryotherapy increases muscular resistance to fatigue and also
the muscles capacity to regenerate. This results in an overall increase
in muscular performance.
Rehabilitation facilities
Clients of the Cryotherapy Clinic can avail of rehabilitation
programmes for all types of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. A
rehabilitation specialist will be on hand to take clients through their
individual programme, safely tailoring the programme to the clients
needs. We also have a ‘Back to Play’ programme to ensure that the
client is ready to return to training.
Team facilities
We cater for teams and large groups. We will work in co-operation
with the teams own professionals and cater for specific team
bookings. Facilities provided for teams include:
● Cryotherapy Clinic
● Cubicles for physiotherapy & relaxation area
● Hydro stainless steel spa pool incorporating high & low pressure
massage jets
● Thermal suite incorporating plunge pool
● Individual physiotherapy rooms for team physiotherapists
● Private accommodation area in hotel
● Private meeting rooms and relaxation lounge
● Specific menu requirements catered for on request
● Rugby and football pitches provided within 5 minutes of hotel
● Running tracks & beaches available within 10 minutes of hotel
● All weather out door pitch available within 10 minutes of hotel
Sports training facility
We also provide a gymnasium facility specifically designed for
professional teams and athletes which incorporates:
● 2 upright bicycles ● 2 recrumbrant bicycles
● 4 crosstrainers ● 5 treadmills
● 6 weights machines ● 1 squat rack
● 1 dual adjustable pully system
● Aerobics studio and cool down area for stretching

Thermal Suite
Steam
Room
Heated
Loungers
Laconium
Pressure
Jet Zone
Foot
Massage
Relaxing
Bed
Ice Fountain
Lower
Back Jets
Hydrotherapy Pool
Experience Showers
Sauna
Thigh
Massage
Head
Massage
Calf
Massage
Relaxing
Couch
Neck
Massage
Plunge
Pool
Drinking
Fountain
Plant
& Stores

Procedure
Thousands of people have used Whole Body
Cryotherapy safely and effectively in Europe. The
procedure involves spending up to three minutes in a
chamber. A maximum of four people can use the
chamber at any given time. The temperature of the
chamber is -110°C. The atmosphere of the chamber
is dry cold so it is more tolerable and pleasant for the
individual.
Clients wear head band, face mask and gloves to
protect sensitive areas from the cold. This protective
equipment is provided by the Cryotherapy Clinic.
Clients are asked to bring their own shorts and wear
runners and socks. Shorts must be made from cotton
and hair and body must be dry.
Is it for me?
Whole Body Cryotherapy is suitable for
anybody who doesn’t have the following
conditions:
● Untreated high blood pressure
● Disease of the cardiovascular and
respiratory system
● Unstable angina pectoris
● Cardiac pacemaker
● Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
● Expired venous thrombosis
● Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases
● Severe anaemia
● Cold –allergy signs
● Tumour diseases
● Seizures
● Bacterial and viral skin infections
● Reynaud’s syndrome
● Claustrophobia
● Pregnancy

Benefits
Whole body cryotherapy can be used in the treatment of:
● Inflammatory-rheumatic joint diseases
● Arthritis
● Fibromyalgia
● Chronic pains
● Spinal syndromes
● Tendopathies
● Muscular spasm
● Multiple sclerosis
● Blunt joint trauma
● Psoriasis
● Neurodermatitis
● Bronchial asthma
● Muscular dysbalances
● Central fatigue
● Sleep disorders
● Chronic headaches/migraine
● Deterioration in physco-physical performance
● Enhancement of sporting performance
● Depressive conditions
● Stress relief
● General wellness
Prolonged use of Cryotherapy may result in reduction of
pain or pain elimination. Whole Body Cryotherapy also
affects the hormonal system releasing endorphins which
helps lift mood.
How it Works?
Chamber: 3 Chamber system
(-10°C, -60°C, -110°C)
Therapeutic Temperature: -110°C
Therapy Frequency: 1 – 3 daily
Exposure Duration: 1.5 – 3 minutes
Total Exposures: Depending on
indication 15 – 40
Clothing: Commercially available
bathing suit & foot wear
Protection: Clinic supplies headband,
face mask & gloves

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CONTACT
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Cryotherapy Clinic
Whites of Wexford
Abbey Street
Wexford
Tel: 00353 (0)53 9174217
Fax: 00353 (0)53 9145000
Email: cryoclinic@whitesofwexford.ie
www.whitesofwexford.ie
Ideally located in the
heart of Wexford Town
with easy access and
on-site parking
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