Hotel Spa Convention Centre. Whole Body Cryotherapy SPORT INJURY RECOVERY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING

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1 Hotel Spa Convention Centre Whole Body Cryotherapy SPORT INJURY RECOVERY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING

2 The freeze and fix it system is just about the hottest development in sports medicine since the magic bottle that might have contained just about anything from illegal brew to foul-smelling salts. Article about Cryotherapy Clinic by Tom O Riordan, The Sun Cryotherapy At Whites of Wexford we aim to be both innovative and attentive to our guests needs. Hence why we are the first hotel in Ireland or the UK to offer a Cryotherapy Clinic. Cryotherapy reduces recovery time from muscle strain and injuries and also gives pain relief in illnesses such as arthritis. Whole Body Cryotherapy initially originated in Japan in 1978, but it was a group of polish scientists who took the idea and made Whole Body Cryotherapy the effective physical therapy it is today. Whites of Wexford offers both team and individual training and rehabilitation facilities...the benefits of cryotherapy are instant. They begin with the feeling of being glad to be alive and soon become more scientifically sports-related. Once I stopped shivering I could feel a rush of blood through my arms and legs. A rush of energy came with it. It could have been just me but I also felt an intoxicated sense of well-being Ian O Riordan, Irish Times Sport

3 Whole Body Cryotherapy is the stimulating use of extremely low temperatures below minus 110 C. The chamber works by cooling the entire skin surface of the body in order to develop defensive reflexes and reactions such as stimulation of blood circulation, endocrine system, the immune system and the central nervous system. Such stimulation makes the therapy beneficial to a range of conditions. The therapy stimulates the temperature receptors in the skin to communicate with the brain. The brain then transmits messages throughout the body causing the peripheral blood vessels to constrict redirecting the blood to the core of the body to conserve heat. Once the treatment is over the same blood is pumped vigorously back around the body. The enhanced blood supply that Whole Body Cryotherapy stimulates increases the oxygen and nutrient supply to areas that need revitalising. The extreme cold also stimulates the body's hormone system to secrete enhanced levels of endorphins and adrenaline. The immune system is enhanced by increased production of lymphocytes. Better communication between the central nervous system and the muscle groups is stimulated by Whole Body Cryotherapy. Health and Beauty Benefits Freeze your fat off A brrrr-illiant new fad has taken London by storm, or should we say blizzard and you too can now get this treatment at Whites of Wexford. Cryotherapy makes your metabolism work three times faster AND reduces cellulite. How? Well, the sub-zero temperatures make your blood circulation soar, boosting oxygen and nutrients around the body, speeding up removal of toxins and even toning your muscles. After three sessions that s like, nine minutes in total your cellulite will be reduced and you ll be burning fat faster. Cryotherapy should be used as part of a healthy living plan. Health & well-being Whole Body Cryotherapy has a beneficial effect on health and general well-being by improving circulation which causes an increase in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients around the body. The release of endorphins reduces stress by decreasing levels of anxiety and irritability. Skin and anti-ageing Whole Body Cryotherapy improves the general condition of the skin by increasing oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin. Frequent Whole Body Cryotherapy tightens the skin and prevents wrinkles.

4 a training programme to enhance sporting performance. Whole Body Cryotherapy increases muscular resistance to fatigue and also the muscles capacity to regenerate. This results in an overall increase in muscular performance. Cryotherapy in Sport There have been countless studies into the benefits of Cryotherapy within the sporting field. The benefits observed are: Reduction of pain Increase in muscle strength Increase in performance Reduction in the regeneration phase Inhibition of inflammation Immunomodulation Improvement of joint function Decrease in muscle tension over longer application Reduction of post traumatic treatment Overall faster return to training Sport injuries Whole Body Cryotherapy causes inhibition of inflammation which results in a reduction of pain and swelling. This reduction in pain and swelling improves joint function which enables therapists to progress treatment quicker and results in an overall sooner return to play. Recovery from intense exercise Whole Body Cryotherapy helps the body recover after intense exercise by flushing out the muscles and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. Enhancement of sporting performance Whole Body Cryotherapy can also be used as part of Rehabilitation facilities Clients of the Cryotherapy Clinic can avail of rehabilitation programmes for all types of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. A rehabilitation specialist will be on hand to take clients through their individual programme, safely tailoring the programme to the clients needs. We also have a Back to Play programme to ensure that the client is ready to return to training. Team facilities We cater for teams and large groups. We will work in co-operation with the teams own professionals and cater for specific team bookings. Facilities provided for teams include: Cryotherapy Clinic Cubicles for physiotherapy & relaxation area Hydro stainless steel spa pool incorporating high & low pressure massage jets Thermal suite incorporating plunge pool Individual physiotherapy rooms for team physiotherapists Private accommodation area in hotel Private meeting rooms and relaxation lounge Specific menu requirements catered for on request Rugby and football pitches provided within 5 minutes of hotel Running tracks & beaches available within 10 minutes of hotel All weather out door pitch available within 10 minutes of hotel Sports training facility We also provide a gymnasium facility specifically designed for professional teams and athletes which incorporates: 2 upright bicycles 2 recrumbrant bicycles 4 crosstrainers 5 treadmills 6 weights machines 1 squat rack 1 dual adjustable pully system Aerobics studio and cool down area for stretching

5 Thermal Suite Heated Loungers Lower Back Jets Thigh Calf Pressure Jet Zone Foot Head Relaxing Couch Relaxing Bed Neck Hydrotherapy Pool Plunge Pool Experience Showers Drinking Fountain Steam Room Ice Fountain Laconium Plant & Stores Sauna

6 Is it for me? Whole Body Cryotherapy is suitable for anybody who doesn t have the following conditions: Procedure Thousands of people have used Whole Body Cryotherapy safely and effectively in Europe. The procedure involves spending up to three minutes in a chamber. A maximum of four people can use the chamber at any given time. The temperature of the chamber is -110 C. The atmosphere of the chamber is dry cold so it is more tolerable and pleasant for the individual. Untreated high blood pressure Disease of the cardiovascular and respiratory system Unstable angina pectoris Cardiac pacemaker Peripheral arterial occlusive disease Expired venous thrombosis Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases Severe anaemia Cold allergy signs Tumour diseases Seizures Bacterial and viral skin infections Reynaud s syndrome Claustrophobia Pregnancy Clients wear head band, face mask and gloves to protect sensitive areas from the cold. This protective equipment is provided by the Cryotherapy Clinic. Clients are asked to bring their own shorts and wear runners and socks. Shorts must be made from cotton and hair and body must be dry.

7 Benefits Whole body cryotherapy can be used in the treatment of: Inflammatory-rheumatic joint diseases Arthritis Fibromyalgia Chronic pains Spinal syndromes Tendopathies Muscular spasm Multiple sclerosis Blunt joint trauma Psoriasis How it Works? Neurodermatitis Bronchial asthma Muscular dysbalances Chamber: 3 Chamber system (-10 C, -60 C, -110 C) Central fatigue Sleep disorders Chronic headaches/migraine Deterioration in physco-physical performance Therapeutic Temperature: Therapy Frequency: -110 C 1 3 daily Enhancement of sporting performance Depressive conditions Exposure Duration: minutes Stress relief General wellness Total Exposures: Depending on indication Prolonged use of Cryotherapy may result in reduction of pain or pain elimination. Whole Body Cryotherapy also affects the hormonal system releasing endorphins which helps lift mood. Clothing: Protection: Commercially available bathing suit & foot wear Clinic supplies headband, face mask & gloves

8 N3 Tullamore N7 Naas Kildare Ideally located N7 in the Port Laoise heart of Wexford Town N80 N9 Kilcullen Dublin Bray N11 Wicklow with easy Carlow access and on-site parking N9 Kilkenny N81 Gorey Arklow N11 Ideally located in the heart of Wexford Town N10 N9 New Ross N25 Waterford R702 Enniscorthy N78 N25 N11 Wexford with easy access and on-site parking N25 CONTACT Cryotherapy Clinic Whites of Wexford Abbey Street Wexford Tel: (0) Fax: (0) Hotel Spa Convention Centre