Cryocompression therapy after knee surgery is widely utilised for post-operative rehabilitation. Skin temperature should be reduced to 10–15°C to maximise the therapeutic benefits while avoiding risks of adverse events. Some cryocompression devices offer control over the temperature of the ice-water circulated through a cuff. The degree to which this corresponds to the achieved skin temperature during a treatment is unknown. 30 healthy participants volunteered for this prospective randomised crossover trial involving the use of a cryocompression device. Each underwent a 30-minute test in all of five conditions: A, B, C, D and Control. Conditions corresponded to device temperature settings of 6, 8, 10, 12°C and no ice-water circulation, respectively. Skin temperature was measured prior to the cuff being applied, then every 5 minutes during a test.Abstract
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