Cryotherapy is commonly known as which type of therapy?

• A. Heat therapy
• B. Cold therapy
• C. Ultrasound therapy
• D. Massage therapy

Answer: (B)

Cryotherapy uses cold to influence tissue responses after injury. By applying cold, it lowers tissue temperature, slows nerve conduction, and causes vasoconstriction, which helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. That’s why it’s described as cold therapy.

Heat therapy would involve warmth to increase blood flow and muscle relaxation; ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound energy (often with heating or non-thermal effects); massage therapy involves manual manipulation of soft tissues.