WARRINGTON Wolves have helped to launch the world’s first Mobile Cryotherapy Chamber, a revolutionary new way to treat sports injuries and reduce recovery times.
Three Wolves players were on hand at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, to demonstrate how the treatment, which involves exposing athletes to temperatures of -135ºC for short bursts in a nitrogen-cooled Cryochamber, works.
Chris Baron, Wolves’ head of strength and conditioning, said: “Cryotherapy is a great tool in the enhancement of recovery for elite athletes whether from competition or an exhaustive training session. Having access to the treatment wherever we are playing or training is a major boost for us at Warrington Wolves.
“We have been trialling it for the past few weeks and it simply represents a far more time efficient, convenient and more comfortable alternative to other cold treatments – and the players prefer it. After treatment, players reported a greater feeling of wellbeing and a better night’s sleep post competition and training sessions.
“Cryotherapy has increased our recovery rate which in turn has allowed us to return to training earlier. At this elite sport level, the extra training at higher intensity can make a significant difference to performance and we are looking forward to building it into our training routines for the rest of the season.”
Reported physical benefits include significant reductions in rheumatic, muscle and joint pain and reduced inflammation, as well as improved sleep and higher energy levels. Wider physiological effects can induce beneficial chemical reactions in the blood to speed up recovery after intense exercise.
Pictures: Lee Briers experiences the Cyrotherapy.
