The effect of combined therapy (spa and physical therapy) on pain in various chronic diseases

Cimbiz A., Bayazit V., Hallaceli H., Cavlak U.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE, vol.13, no.4, pp.244-250, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctim.2005.08.004
  • Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.244-250
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Spa therapy is commonly used in the treatment of daily chronic diseases practice, but its benefits are still the subjects of discussion. This study investigates possible effects of a combined spa and physical therapy program on pain and hemodynamic responses in various chronic diseases.