<unk> , sometimes known as cold therapy, is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy.<unk>  may be used to treat a variety of tissue lesions. The most prominent use of the term refers to the surgical treatment, specifically known as<unk> surgery or<unk> ablation.<unk> surgery is the application of extremely low temperatures to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue and is used most commonly to treat skin conditions.<unk>  is used in an effort to relieve muscle pain, sprains and swelling after soft tissue damage or surgery. It is commonly used to accelerate recovery in athletes post exercise for decades.<unk>  decreases the temperature of tissue surface to minimize hypoxic cell death, edema accumulation, and muscle spasms, all of which ultimately alleviate discomfort and inflammation. It can be a range of treatments from the application of ice packs or immersion in ice baths (generally known as cold therapy), to the use of cold chambers. While<unk>  is widely used, there is little evidence as to its efficacy that has been replicated by or shown in large controlled studies. Its long-term side effects have also not been studied. However, there is a study that concludes that<unk>  has a positive impact on the short-term recovery of athletes.<unk>  helped manage muscle soreness and facilitate recovery within the first 24 hours following a sport-related activity. Athletes who use<unk>  within the first 24 hours to alleviate pain recovered at a faster rate than athletes who did not use<unk>  after their sport-related activity.
Cryotherapy
Cryosurgery
Plesiotherapy
Laser hair removal
Laser coagulation
Low-level laser therapy
Climatotherapy
Hydradermabrasion