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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

Appropriateness and efficacy of Spa therapy for musculoskeletal disorders. A Delphi method consensus initiative among experts in Italy. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to identify the main aspects concerning appropriateness and efficacy of Spa therapy for musculoskeletal pathologies. METHODS: A committee of 8 experts from Italian universities, public hospitals, territorial services,
BERNETTI, ANDREA   +12 more
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Long-term efficacy of hydrotherapy on balance function in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2023
BackgroundHydrotherapy can improve the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but the long-term effects of hydrotherapy on PD are still unclear.ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic evaluation and meta-analysis was to explore the ...
Zicai Liu   +6 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
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The perspective of people with axial spondyloarthritis regarding physiotherapy : room for the implementation of a more active approach [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objectives. Physiotherapy is recommended in the management of people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with new insights into its preferred content and dosage evolving.
Goekoop-Ruiterman, Yvonne P M   +8 more
core   +1 more source

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

New genotyping method discovers sustained nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak in an intensive care burn unit. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit (ICU). To investigate an unexplained increase in the incidence of P.
Basset, P.   +7 more
core   +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

Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy on Neuropathic Pain and Pain Catastrophization in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Protocol for a Pilot Trial Study

open access: yesJMIR Research Protocols, 2022
BackgroundNeuropathic pain (NP) is one of the most frequent spinal cord injury (SCI) complications. Pain, quality of life, and functionality are associated and can lead to pain catastrophization.
Andrés Reyes Campo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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