What does Cryotherapy do 

The Subzero treats the entire equines body in a 5 minute Session. 

All lower limbs, back, shoulders, S1, neck, hamstrings, stifles, removes Lactic acid, from all muscles within 15 minutes of leaving the cabin. Flushes inflammation from entire body. Detoxes the system, regenerates the nervous system. Boosts the immune system and prepares the horse immediately for consecutive exercise competition. 

These sessions should be done prior to saddling, showing, racing etc. No wait time after treatment, and they have continuous benefit for 24 hours. 

First timers using the Therapy at show or race, we suggest having horse treated upon arrival as the horse has possibly been training hard preparing for the show etc, and often endures a long trailer ride to get there. A session in the Subzero will completely regenerates the horse and have them ready to perform at their highest ability. 

EQUINE WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY - HOW DOES IT ACHIEVE THE RESULT? 

Introduces the equine athlete to temperatures of -200 to -250F for a period of 4-6 minutes. With in 30 seconds, the body reacts by entering a state of "thermal shock". this cutaneous thermal shock must be achieved in only a few seconds in order to trigger a central neurological response. The cells need to be exposed to extreme cold temperatures for a short period of time in order to create "life danger" condition without the risk of tissue damage. "COLD ENOUGH-SHORT ENOUGH" is the key. Cryotherapy is the only method to achieve this reaction. 

Cold therapy has long been known to reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, alleviate pain & inflammation. Bringing down the temperature of muscles & ligaments after a workout can prevent soreness & speed healing of minor tears or injuries that may have occurred, thus avoiding a costly injury. 

The temperature drop activates the cutaneous neuroreceptors & thermoreceptors, generating an immediate remote corrective reflex in the body that activates the neurovegetative system sending the body into a defensive mode. The defensive mode quickly transports the body’s blood, nutrients & resources to the organs in the core. During this process the body starts oxygenating the blood, flushing it of toxins & lactic acid. 

This then produces several effects on endocrinal & enzymatic production, an inhibitive effect on pain receptors. The relaying of nervous impulses, the activation of the vascular & lymphatic systems. There is also the additional benefit of muscle relaxation, mental focus & immune system activation.