Asia’s First Ice Lab Opens in Pattaya

Visith Pinpawong 12.04.2011 05:23

The -110 degrees IceLab improves insomnia, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain, fibromyalgia, itching, and psoriasis.

The Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, in corporation with Zimmer Medizinsysteme GmbH and Filtech Enterprise, recently hosted the launch of Asia’s first IceLAB.

The ‘IceLAB’, at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is the first cryotherapy chamber at -110 degrees in Asia. Patients report that the experience is invigorating and improves a variety of conditions such as psychological stress, insomnia, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain, fibromyalgia, itching, and psoriasis.  The effects of extreme cold and endorphine release are scientifically studied. This method of treatment has been practiced in the USA and Europe.

Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij, Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya gave the welcoming speech and opened the symposium.  Several topics were discussed regarding "Cryotherapy in Medicine and Sport Science.” Dr. Konrad Boegelein (MD, PhD) spoke about the physical and clinical use of deep cold and cold air and Mr. Helmut Hoffman spoke about deep cold air application in sport.

There was a round table discussion and the chance to experience the ‘IceLAB’ with participants  from many countries including Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

The IceLAB, at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya opens daily from 8am to 5pm.

For more information call their contact center at 1719.