Indications / Contraindications; Indications / Contraindications For Cryo 6 Physio - Zimmer Cryo 6 Instructions For Use Manual

Indications / Contraindications

1.1 Indications / Contraindications for Cryo 6 Physio

Indications Cryo 6 Physio is designed for the following uses:
other possible uses:
Other indications must be discussed with the patient's doctor or derived from
relevant specialist literature.
Absolute
contraindications
Relative
contraindications
Reduction of pain and stiffness and to support treatment of acute and chronic
painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Myositis
- Fibrositis
- Muscle tenseness
- Cervical syndrome
- Post-whiplash disorders
- Lumbar syndrome
- Muscle or joint injuries
Pain reduction, improved mobility and reduction of joint stiffness in rheumatic
conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis (progressive chronic arthritis)
- Post-synovectomy condition
Reduction of spasticity in neurological disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Post-apoplectic hemiplegia
to support movement therapy by prior cooling
in combination with compresses in acute injuries
to prevent oedema and haematoma
in sports, as preventive early-stage treatment before the development of pain
immediately after major exertion, such as after a competitive event
to treat muscular trigger points in combination with stretching
Cryoglobulinaemia
Cold agglutinin disease and cold haemolysis
Cold urticaria
Parts of the body with impaired circulation
Raynaud's disease
Parts of the body with impaired sensitivity
Trophic disorders
Hypersensitivity to cold
When treating children, parts of the body that are not being treated must be
covered and kept warm.
When treating the face, the eyes must be covered.
Do not treat the face or trunk if the patient has severe arterial hypertension and
severe cardiac insufficiency.
The patient should not become excessively cold during treatment.
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