HILOTHERAPYputs an end to the ice age

The Hilotherapy systems operate with physiologically appropriate temperatures within a range from 10°C to 30°C in case of the Hilotherm Clinic and a range from 10°C to 22°C in case of the Hilotherm Homecare.

• Once set, the temperature remains constant for hours or even days and provides for permanent pain relief as well as the quick reduction of swellings and haematoma.


• In the post-operative application, swellings, pain and haematoma can even be completely prevented, if the application starts immediately after the surgery.


• The taking of pain relief medication can – after consultation with the doctor in attendance - be reduced to a minimum or is frequently not necessary at all.


• The anatomically-formed cuffs are available for almost every part of the body.

Conclusion: Why HILOTHERAPY?

Traditional coolants such as ice compresses and gel pads have, with an effective temperature of approximately 0°C, decisive therapeutic disadvantages:

• Already at tissue temperatures of under 15°C, lymphatic drainage is prevented
• and the metabolism is disturbed.
• This delays the wound healing considerably!

An application of ice can help to relieve pain temporarily, however it does hinder the reduction of swellings and haematomas. After an application of ice, detrimental circulatory increase (reactive hyperaemia) always occurs which has a negative effect on infections and swellings and, in the worst case, could even cause neuroparalysis. Especially immediately after anaesthesia, patients are not able to feel the "icy temperatures" and thereby frequently suffer chilblains or skin burns.