cryotherapy

American  

[krahy-oh-ther-uh-pee] / ˌkraɪ oʊˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. treatment by means of applications of cold.

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cryotherapy British  

/ ˌkraɪməʊˈθɛrəpɪ, ˌkraɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. medical treatment in which all or part of the body is subjected to cold temperatures, as by means of ice packs

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Etymology

Origin of cryotherapy

First recorded in 1925–30; cryo- + therapy

Example Sentences

People are also trying cryotherapy, which involves blasting the body with subzero temperatures to reduce inflammation and speed muscle recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

He talked about using Normatec leg compression boots, hyperbaric chambers to restore oxygen, cryotherapy, red-light therapy and any other cutting-edge technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

This will offer therapies including as cryotherapy, or extreme cold treatment, which is marketed as boosting energy levels and enhancing skin tone.

From BBC

He has been fit for every one of AZ Alkmaar's matches this season and revealed the use of a cryotherapy chamber has enabled him to stay fresh and free from injury.

From BBC

So it’s brave to see her take on a role that makes her admit how much effort it takes to look like Nicole Kidman, as Romy dutifully checks herself in for cryotherapy as though she’s taking a car to the shop.

From Los Angeles Times