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

S Mao, K Xiao, W Zhou, H Xu, S Zhang - Journal of Pain Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a prevalent global health issue, leading to
prolonged discomfort and functional limitations. Hot spring hydrotherapy, which utilizes …

Public interest in spa therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of Google Trends data among Turkey

S Kardeş - International Journal of Biometeorology, 2021 - Springer
In Turkey, spas are widely used and preferred by patients who are seeking relief from their
disability and pain. The spa therapy program is partly reimbursed by the national health …

Effects of balneological outpatient treatment on clinical parameters and serum cytokine levels in patients with chronic low back pain: a single-blind randomized …

H Yücesoy, A Dönmez, E Atmaca-Aydın… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
This study aimed to investigate the effects of balneological outpatient treatment
(hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy) on clinical status and serum cytokine levels in patients …

Italian and Japanese public attention toward balneotherapy in the COVID-19 era

MC Maccarone, H Kamioka, S Cheleschi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Italian and Japanese public widely use balneotherapy. The population interest in
balneotherapy in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) era should be investigated …

The short-term effects of balneotherapy on pain, disability and fatigue in patients with chronic low back pain treated with physical therapy: a randomized controlled trial

E Dilekçi, K Özkuk, B Kaki - Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective This study aimed to compare whether there are positive effects of balneotherapy
(BT) on pain, quality of life and disability of individuals receiving physical therapy (PT) for …

Spa therapy: A geriatric perspective

BF Kocyigit - Anti-Aging Eastern Europe, 2023 - antiagingeeu.com
Spa therapy refers to the preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative use of thermo mineral
waters, mud/peloid compresses, and natural gases. Applications are administered in …

[HTML][HTML] Novel Insight into the Association between Balneotherapy and Functional State and Health Perception in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

D Terzic Markovic, S Kocic, J Bradic… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Epidemiological data indicate that low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million
people globally in 2020, representing a significant health and economic burden …

Effect of balneotherapy on chronic low back pain at hot springs in southern Ethiopia: perceived improvements from pain

Y Haji, F Taddesse, S Serka… - Journal of pain …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background Low back pain (LBP) is an important musculoskeletal condition results in
clinical, social and public health problems globally. Hydrotherapy, using water and heat …

Effects of exercise therapy on disability, mobility, and quality of life in the elderly with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

S Zhang, M Gu, T Zhang, H Xu, S Mao… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2023 - Springer
Background Exercise is an effective treatment in chronic low back pain (CLBP), but there are
few studies on CLBP in the elderly, and the intervention effect is controversial. We aimed to …

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DT Markovic, S Kocic, J Bradic, AJ Skevin… - 2024 - preprints.org
Background: Alarming data indicates that low back pain (LBP) affected around 619 million
people globally in 2020, that presenting significant health and economic burden …