Archive for the 'Hydrotherapy' Category
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Colon cleansing (aka colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy) works like an enema. The patient lies on a table and up to 60 liters of water (with or without herbs) are pumped through the rectum. Fluids and waste are expelled through a tube. The procedure may be repeated several times.
Researchers at Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington, DC, reviewed its use. (more…)
Hydrotherapy | Comments Off on Dangers of colon cleansing
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Schleswig-Holstein Medical Center, in Kiel, Germany, studied whether the timing of aquatic therapy influences clinical outcomes. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Hydrotherapy, Pain-Knee | Comments Off on Timing aquatic therapy after hip and knee replacement
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Most people suffering from fibromyalgia use a variety of complementary or alternative medicine treatments to manage their symptoms.
Prof. Ernst has updated his review of the CAM options from a year ago. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review of CAM for fibromyalgia
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Reduced aerobic capacity in people osteoarthritis of the lower limbs affects independence and the ability to perform everyday activities.
Researchers at Universidad de Extremadura, in Spain, reviewed exercise programs and the ability to perform activities require sustained aerobic metabolism. (more…)
Exercise, Hydrotherapy, Osteoarthritis, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Comparing exercise programs in people with osteoarthritis
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Researchers at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina, studied the response to hydrotherapy (immersion or bathing) in women in spontaneous labor. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Hydrotherapy, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Hydrotherapy promotes relaxation and less anxiety and pain in labor
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
There’s a growing recognition of the importance of physical exercise to reduce pain in knee and hip joints.
Researchers at Universidad de Extremadura, in Spain, compared the effectiveness of exercise programs on pain in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
Exercise, Hydrotherapy, Osteoarthritis, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Exercise? Yes, but which one for osteoarthritis?
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Researchers in Germany reviewed the effects of water-based exercises on disability after stroke. (more…)
Exercise, Hydrotherapy, Stroke | Comments Off on Water exercises following stroke
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Researchers at the Istanbul Medical Faculty, in Turkey, studied the effects of balneotherapy alone and with physical therapies on the respiratory and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. (more…)
Balneotherapy, Fibromyalgia, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy | Comments Off on Balneotherapy for fibromyalgia
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Researchers at IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, in Italy report the combination is better than endurance training alone. (more…)
Exercise, Heart Disease, Hydrotherapy | Comments Off on Hydrotherapy + endurance training in elderly patients with heart failure
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
 There’s evidence that hydrotherapy has short-term beneficial effects on pain and quality of life, according to reviewers at Technische Universität München, in Germany. (more…)
Fibromyalgia, Hydrotherapy | Comments Off on Hydrotherapy for fibromyalgia: 2 reviews
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Regular exercise helps protect the heart. Yet, many elderly patients with heart failure find it difficult to exercise on land.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden measured the effects of hydrotherapy (training in warm water) on heart function. (more…)
Elderly, Heart Disease, Hydrotherapy | Comments Off on Effects of hydrotherapy in heart patients
Monday, October 20th, 2008
Medscape has published a review.
Here’s a summary of CAM options. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Breathing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exercise, Fatigue, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Physiotherapy, Reiki, Relaxation, Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Monday, November 27th, 2006
There’s one hospital in Sweden where anthroposophic medicine is practiced. Here is a study of its effect in 60 women who received conventional breast cancer treatment with and without anthroposophic care.
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Anthroposophy, Aromatherapy, Art, Music, Dance, Cancer, Diet-Nutrition, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Mistletoe | Comments Off on Quality of life in women with breast cancer receiving anthroposophic care