kuumakylmä
Kuumakylmä, in Finnish, refers to contrast therapy, a rehabilitative technique that alternates hot and cold stimuli applied to the body to influence circulation, tissue temperature, and pain perception. It is used in physiotherapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation to support recovery after muscle strain, to reduce soreness, and to improve mobility.
The underlying idea is that heat and cold provoke opposite vascular responses. Heat causes vasodilation, increases
A typical regimen involves cycles of warm application followed by cold application. Common temperatures are about
Indications include muscle soreness, delayed-onset muscle discomfort, and rehabilitation after minor injuries or surgeries. Cautions include