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Many shoulder problems, especially those that keep recurring, require surgery to fix them once and for all. Fortunately, surgeons have discovered a simple of repairing shoulder complications without making extensive incisions. This procedure is known as arthroscopy. It involves making a small incision in your shoulder and inserting a lighted tube, known as an arthroscope, through the incision. The surgeon then puts surgical tools in the tube to repair your shoulder. Although this type of surgery is not very complex, it requires preparations. Continue reading to learn more about preparing for shoulder surgery. How to Prepare for Shoulder Surgery Like...

Soft tissue injuries can stop you from living a meaningful and fulfilling life, especially if they are recurring. That’s why you have to find a simple and effective way to manage the pain and improve the recovery process. Currently, medical professionals prefer to use ice and cold compression therapies to treat patients with soft tissue injuries. Although both treatment methods can be integrated, they are quite different in terms of delivery. This article will learn the difference between cold therapy (ICE) and cold compression therapy. Cold Therapy (ICE) Also referred to as cryotherapy, cold therapy involves applying cold temperature to...

While the number of cold therapy machines on the market continues to rise, their prices remain quite high. Therefore, buying a cryotherapy machine is an enormous investment. The good thing is that this unit can serve you for many years if you take good care of it. So, before you invest your money in this machine, you need to know how to maintain it. In this article, you will learn a few tips on how to maintain and extend the lifespan of your cold therapy unit. Clean Your Unit Properly and Regularly Like any other machine, your cryotherapy unit needs...

DonJoy Global is one of the most popular producers of cryotherapy machines in the United States. This company prides itself on providing a complete orthopedic continuum of care ranging from performance and mobility to surgical intervention and post-operative rehabilitation. Recently, the company launched a series of cryotherapy products designed to help people with soft tissue injuries manage pain and enhance the healing process. Continue reading to learn more about these DonJoy Iceman products. DonJoy Iceman Classic3 This is a unique cryotherapy system designed to help you reduce pain and swelling and speed up recovery from a soft tissue injury. It...

Cold therapy is one of the oldest treatments for soft tissue injuries in the world. Initially, people placed ice packs on the injured area to reduce swelling and pain. But this method is slowly being overtaken by cryotherapy machines that use liquid nitrogen instead of ice. However, both treatment methods have proved to reduce inflammation and pain and promote faster healing effectively. But if you are using this treatment method at home without the guidance of a qualified medical doctor, you need to understand that discipline is key to the success of your cold therapy. Continue reading to learn more...