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IcePower cold gel effect is based on menthol and other ethereal oils, which lower the temperature of the skin by 7 degrees. The effect is promoted by recently discovered cold mediating menthol receptor (CMR1), which belongs into a group of skin thermoregulation receptors. Menthol receptor mediates the effect also to deeper tissues. The gel reduces the inflow of blood and tissue fluids, preventing the forming of swelling. The sooner the IcePower –Cold gel is used, the better the results. IcePower cold gel enables to perform cold therapy more often, which prolongs the effect of treatment.
The effectiveness of IcePower Cold gel is scientifically proven. It reduces pain and promotes recovery for soft tissue injury. The first trial in the world was carried out in Kuopio University in cooperation with university hospitals. The study with IcePower Gel was conducted by Dr. Olavi Airaksinen. A short report of the study has been published in publication of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The clinical trial showed that the effectiveness of the IcePower cold gel begins immediately after application and decreases pain by half after one week of treatment. |
