This handbook, as one of the very few, is intended for everyone who professionally practises physiotherapy, especially cryotherapy, so both physicians, physiotherapists and students of medical and non-medical universities. It is a valuable, superbly written elaboration introducing theoretical and practical knowledge in this field. I hope, this handbook will be particularly useful for the individuals involved in cryotherapy and I would like to strongly recommend it as essential textbook for realization of didactic hours in all types of schools educating physiotherapists and physicians. Prof. Zbigniew Śliwiński, M.D., Ph.D. National Advisor for Physiotherapy of Polish Ministry of Health and Social Care Vice~President for Scientific Affairs of Polish Society of Physiotherapy Head of Rehabilitation Residential Centre Independent Health Department in Zgorzelec
Foreword Preface The history of cryotherapy 1. Theoretical bases of cryotherapy 2. Biological effects of the cold 3. Clinical applications of low temperatures Index Contents