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Is home-based, high-intensity interval training cycling feasible and safe for patients with knee osteoarthritis? Study protocol for a randomized pilot study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting the knee joint of many middle-aged and older adults. As OA symptoms typically involve knee pain and stiffness, individuals with knee OA are often insufficiently physically active ...
Grigg, Josephine   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Do hydrotherapy exercise programmes improve exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure? A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether hydrotherapy programmes improve exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
Graetz, B   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The benefits of hydrotherapy to patients with spinal cord injuries

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Disability, 2018
Background: Many patients with spinal cord injury (PWSCI) lead sedentary lifestyles, experiencing poor quality of life and medical challenges. PWSCI don’t like to participate in land-based-exercises because it’s tedious to perform the same exercises ...
Terry J. Ellapen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing the effectiveness of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis

open access: yesمجله پژوهش در علوم توانبخشی, 2012
Introduction: Recently, hydrotherapy has been proposed as one of the newest non-pharmacological methods used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in the ...
Ali Yalfani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Hot Spring Hydrotherapy on Pain Perception and Dysfunction Severity in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Pain Research, 2023
Sujie Mao,1 Kaiwen Xiao,1 Wensheng Zhou,2 Hong Xu,3 Shikun Zhang4 1Discipline Construction Office, Nanjing Sport Institute, NanJing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Physical Education, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing ...
Mao S, Xiao K, Zhou W, Xu H, Zhang S
doaj  

Atrofia muscular espinhal tipo II (intermediária) e III (Kugelberg-Welander): evolução de 50 pacientes com fisioterapia e hidroterapia em piscina [PDF]

open access: yes, 1996
We added hydrotherapy to 50 patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were being treated with individual conventional physiotherapy. Hydrotherapy was performed at an approximate temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, twice a week, for thirty minutes in
Cunha, Márcia C. B.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Effects of Hydrotherapy on the Management of Childbirth and Its Outcomes—A Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesNursing Reports
The use of hydrotherapy during childbirth has gained relevance due to the demand for natural childbirth and greater respect for the woman’s choice. Studies have shown benefits such as less use of epidural analgesia, increased ability to cope with pain ...
Elena Mellado-García   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The progress and application of hot spring hydrotherapy in medical fields: A narrative review

open access: yesComplementary Therapies in Medicine
Natural hot spring water has been known for its healing and wellness properties for thousands of years. Hot spring hydrotherapy a form of natural therapy, the medical effects of it mainly involves a comprehensive effect of multiple aspects such as ...
Yulan Lv   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Silymarin on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

open access: yesInternational Journal of Clinical Practice
Numerous studies have investigated into the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of silymarin, as well as its ability to reduce reactive oxygen species and inflammation biomarkers.
Mahdi Vajdi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hydrotherapy as a Nursing Intervention for Labour Pain

open access: yesDiversity of Research in Health Journal, 2017
This literature review provides a brief history of hydrotherapy during labour, a summary of the existing literature, and implications for practice. The objective of the literature review is to explore the evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of ...
Erin Cowan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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