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Ice Power cold therapy. Effective and safe non medicine pain relief. Topics. Physiological effect of cold Ice Power cold gel Proven efficacy How to use Ice Power. Physiological effects of cold. Reduces the pain sensation. Reduces swelling and bleeding.
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Ice Power coldtherapy Effective and safe non medicine pain relief
Topics • Physiological effect of cold • Ice Power cold gel • Proven efficacy • How to use Ice Power
Physiologicaleffects of cold Reducesthe pain sensation Reducesswelling and bleeding Reducesmusclespasms and tensions Stimulatesperson’sownopioidproduction ColdWhatdoes it do in a humanbody? Preventsinflammation Decreasesmetabolicrate
Physiologicaleffects of cold- howcoldeffects to pain Pain and temperature information travels to the brain and back via spinal cord. For example, tissue damage activates the nociceptors to send signals by peripheral nerves through spinal cord to the brain. Cold therapy activates the thermoreceptors to transmit the sensation of cold the same route as the nociceptors send signals of pain. After data has been processed in the brain, pain becomes more controlled.
Benefits of coldtherapy- why to usecold ? • Veryeffectivenonmedicine pain relief • Immediateresponse • No contraindications (excl. coldurticaria) • Safe to use at allages Coldtherapymethods • Ice, coldwater, ice packs, coldgels Coldtherapy is one of theoldestway to manage pain! Complicationsafter long timeof using ice • Frost bites and nerveinjuries
Ice Power coldgel– easy and safeway to manage pain • Uniquecoldgelformulation for fast and effective pain relief • Invented and manufactured in Finland • Mostsoldcoldtherapyproduct line in Finland for over 20 years in phamacies • Belongs into the EU medicalsuppliesclass 1, under supervision of National Agency for Medicines, CE-marked. • Ice Power is theonlycoldgel in theworldwhichhasscientificprovenefficacy How does it work? • Coldeffectcomesfrommenthol, eucalyptusoil and ethanol, uniqueformulation!
Benefits of using Ice Power coldgels • Allowscontinous and effect pain treatment, anytime and anywhere. • Immediate, concrete and long lastingeffect. • Allows long termeffectivecoldtreatment -> makes pain sensationmoretolerable. • Veryeffectivenonmedicine pain relief • decreasesuse of analgesics • canbeused as topicalanalgesics • canbeusedwithothermedication • No contraindications, no risk of frostbites. • Is suitable and safe to use for children, pregnancy and duringbreastfeeding. Alsoveryuseful for elderlypeople.
Menthol- themostimportantingredient of Ice Power coldgel • Menthol is one of the main active ingredients in Ice Power cold gel • Makes the cooling sensation and decreases skin temperature approx. 5-7 celcius. • Menthol effecs on pain signals which makes the pain sensation more tolerable. • Cold and menthol sensitive receptor TRPM8 which belongs to the group of thermoregulation receptors inhibits the pain sensation • Affect also to deeper tissues • TRPM8 receptor activates in 28-25 C
Ice Power cold gel provides a safe and long lasting cooling effect Ice Power coldgel Traditional cold products eg ice, cold packs
Provenefficacy of Ice Power Three differentstudies made with Ice Power
Ice Power coldgelcoolingeffect- proveneffectiveness Study 1: Ice Power coldeffect • Study published in The 6th World Congress Miami World institute of pain • The effect of Ice Power cold gel was verified by both thermal skin sensors and simultaneous dynamic thermography • 6 healthy adults, Ice Power cold gel was applied 12x6 cm area • Maximal effect after 10-15 min after application • Cooling effect was varying between 60-90 minutes After 10 min After 1 min After 20 min
Ice Power coldgel- comparison of coldgels Study 2: Comparison of coldgels • Therearebigdifferences in coolingeffectbetweendifferentColdgelbrands in market • Short termcoolingeffect is a verycommon feature amongcoldgels • Uniqueformulation of Ice Power coldgelmakescoolingeffectlonger • Studycomparing Ice Power coldgel and coldgel ”X” • Effectmeasuredwiththermalcamera • 2 ml of bothcoldgelswasspread to upperpart of thearm • Differencebetweentwoproducs is veryclear More on nextpage ->
Ice Power coldgel- there is a difference in coldgels Study 2: Comparison of coldgels • Pictures 1-2: Thefirstcoolingeffectwasachievedwithethanol, whichevaporatesquicklyfromtheskin – no long termcoolingeffect. • Pictures 3-4: Coolingeffect of Ice Power lastslongerbecauseoptimalamount of menthol and formulation Ice Power coldgel. • Provides long termcoldeffect. • Alsoeffectsthroughthermoregulationreceptors (CMR1) -> affect to the pain also to deepertissues. Ice Power Cold gel Cold gel ”X” Picture 3 Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 4 Picture 2 Picture 4, after 30 min
Study 3: Ice Power effect in soft tissueinjuries Ice Power coldgel – proveneffect in soft tissueinjuries Efficacy of Cold Gel for Soft Tissue Injuries, A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Trial Olavi V. Airaksinen, MD, PhD, Nils Kyrklund, MD, Kyösti Latvala, MD, Jukka P. Kouri, MD, Mats Grönblad, MD, PhD, and Pertti Kolari,PhD From the Departments of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, and Helsinki University Hospital and the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, Finland Background: The use of cold treatment to limit edema, decrease pain, and induce effective muscle relaxation in soft tissue injuries is widespread. Purpose: To compare the efficacy of a cold gel with that of a placebo gel in patients with a soft tissue injury. Methods: Seventy-four patients with sports-related soft tissue injury were randomly assigned to active cold gel (Ice Power) or placebo gel groups. The gel was applied four times daily on the skin for 14 days. Clinical assessment was made after 7, 14 and 28 days with use of visual analog scale ratings. Published: THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Vol. 31, No. 5, 2003
Study 3: Ice Power effect in soft tissueinjuries Ice Power cold gel – proven effect in soft tissue injuries Results: • Pain scores decreased from 59 to 30 during the first week, to 14 by the second, and to 7 by the end of study in the cold gel group. • In the placebo group, pain scores decreased from 58 to 45, 26, and 13, respectively (significant difference). • Patient satisfaction with treatment was 71 in the cold gel group and 44 in the placebo group (significant difference). • Disability decreased significantly more rapidly in the cold gel group.
Study 3: Ice Power effect in soft tissueinjuries Ice Power cold gel – proven effect in soft tissue injuries Accordingthestudy Ice Power coldgelwasmoreeffectivethanplacebo in fourweekstreatment. Statistical significancebetweenthegroupsweeks 1, 2, 4 (p<0,001). Conclusions: Cold gel therapy provided an effective and safe treatment for sports-related soft tissue injuries.
When to use Ice Power coldgel- manydifferentpossibilities • Muscle pain and tensions, stress pain • Joint pain, rheumatic pain • Back, shoulder and neck pain • Recovery after exertion • Reduce swelling • Bruises, haemorrhage • Children’s growing pains In acuteinjuriesusecoldpacks for firstaid, thencontinuecoldtreatmentwith Ice Power coldgel
How to use Ice Power cold gel • Apply Ice Power onto the skin and let it absorb. Don’t massage! • At first repeat after three hours, later on every six hours. • Can be used as course of treatment from a few days to 30 days depending on the degree of the muscle/soft tissue/joint pain or injury. • Ice Power is not harmful to health even in continuous use. • Non allergenic. Can be used by children and during pregnancy.
Summary • Coldtherapy is one of theoldestway to manage pain! • Ice Power coldgel is an uniqueformulationprovidingfast and effective pain relief. • Ice Power coldgel is safe to usehavingmorethan 20 years of experience. • Scientificallyprovenefficacy.
Ice Power - different possibilities For muscle pain For sports For joint pain
Ice Power Cold Gel • Effects immediately, short absorption time • A safe choice for whole family; also for children and during pregnancy and breast feeding. • Significantly better results of long-acting care without contraindications • Lowers skin temperature quickly by 5-7 degrees, repercussions also on thedeeper tissues. • Cold effect from natural ingredients: menthol and eucalyptus oil • Usage 3-4 per day or when necessary. Long term use allowed • Clinically proven effect • Packing sizes: 20 ml, 75 ml, 150 ml and 400 ml
Ice Power Roll • Easy and quick to use no matter where — to ensure continues treatment • Handy to use – without stained hands • Ideal to use on work or on trip • Packing size: 75 ml
Use of Ice Power Cold Gel • Stress injury • Growth pains • Bruises • Sprains • Strains • Rupture • Neck and shoulder problems • Low back pain • Post-operative care • Rheumatic pain • Arthrosis • Contractures • Muscle pain • Low back pain with pregnancy
Ice Power Plus • Ice Power cold gel with MSM • MSM helps to strengthen the effect of cold gel • For long term pain, pain with inflammation • Not recommended for children and during pregnancy • Package sizes: 100 ml, 200 ml
Ice Power Active • Coldgelwithwarmingeffect • Firstcoolingeffectrelieves pain and afterwardswarmingeffectreleasesmuscletensions -> dualeffect • Warmingeffectincreasesbloodcirculation • Releasesmuscletensions and promotes muscle recovery after physical exertion
Ice Power Cold Creme • Uniquecremewith Ice Power coolingeffect • Skinfriendly, massageIce Power Creme in to theskin. • Easyto useeverywhere, doesn’tstain • Suitable for olderpeople, children and peoplewithdryskin
Ice Power Cooling Patches • Fast and effective, cooling effect lasts up to 6 hours • Self-adhesive patch, pleasant to use • Enables long-term use e.g. in neck and shoulder pain and in back muscular tension • Cooling effect from menthol • Packing size: 5 patches/box
Ice Power Kids • Spreads easily and doesn’t stain. • Quick absorption • Suitable for children’s sensitive skin • Fresh peppermint aroma • Recommended over 2 years children
Use of Ice Power Kids • Children’s growing pains • Relax tired muscles after physical exercise and over exertion • Bumps and bruises • Speed up the healing of bruises • Minor sprains, strains • Cools the skin after minor accidents • Eases the discomfort caused by insect bites
Ice Power Magnesium cream • For increased need of magnesium • Relieves muscle cramps and muscle tension • Contains magnesium in a well-absorbing sulphate form and menthol which gives a light cooling effect • Light emulsion cream – does not stain • Absorbs well and quickly • No side effects (e.g. stomach irritation or diarrhea) • Can be used also together with magnesium food supplements to make sure the right magnesium level is reached (e.g. in malabsorption)
Ice Power Magnesium cream • Magnesium absorbswellfromtheskin • Studycomparing magnesium takenorallyvs absorption fromtheskinmeasuring the level of magnesium in blood circulation • The study shows that by dosing Ice Power Magnesium Cream regularly during one week on the skin, the similar magnesium levels could be reached as with the singular dosemagnesium citrate food supplement.
Ice Power Hot Warm Gel Use: • Problems with peripherialcirculation • Non-inflammatorymuscletensions • Preventinjuries • Warmupmusclesbeforeexercise in cold Cautions: • Effectbeginsapproxim. 1 hourafterapplication • Sweating, sauna, warmshower, sun etc. increaseseffect • Packingsizes: 75 ml
Ice Power Sport Spray Long-lasting cold gel spray • Effect after few minutes, lasting up to 2 hours For acute injuries • Sport and stress injuries, knocks of children, strains and sprains Quick and easy to use • Easy dosing with spray • No dirty hands Effective and Safe • No risk for frost bite
Ice Power for First Aid Ice Power Instant Cold Pack • Easy to use when you need • Can be used everywhere • One time use Ice Power Cold Spray • Short time effect • First Aid only
Ice Power Cold / Hot Pack • Can be cooled for relieving pain, inflammation and swelling. • Traditional form of cold therapy. • Cooling in refrigerator or freezer depending on use. • Can be used as warm therapy by warming it upin warm water-bath or in microwave. • Follow-up treatment with Ice Power cold gel
Ice Power Arthro Creme • Unique cold cream for joints. • Helps to relieve inflammation and swelling in joints. Suitable especially for small joints eg. fingers . • The Ice Power cooling effect is strengthened by Glucosamine, Chondroitine and MSM which are essential for well-being of joints • Suitable to use for all kinds of joint problems • Packing: 60 g tube
How to use Arthro Creme • Rub on the joint area with problems 2-3 times a day • Recommended to use regularly (at least one month) • Ice Power ArthroCreme can also be used to strengthen the effect of e.g. joint pain medication. • According to the studies Ice Power ArthroCreme relieves significantly the mild and moderate joint pain and increases the mobility of joints.