ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2015
Effects of Passive Hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu) in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Results of a Controlled Pilot Study.
Article in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01708018 (Pilot Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Pilot Study: Effects of Relaxing Hydrotherapy WATSU in Third Trimester of Pregnancy, an Explorative Cohort-Study
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Applications, indications, and effects of passive hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu)-A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- The benefits of combining water and land-based therapy.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2020Review
- Marine Healing, but Not Additional Intake ofClinical nutrition research · 2020Article
- The investigation of effects of static immersion and calming in water on pregnant women's stress participating in preparation classes for childbirth.Journal of education and health promotion · 2019Article
- The Effects of Fibromyalgia Syndrome on Physical Function and Psychological Status of Pregnant Females.Archives of rheumatology · 2017Article
- A comparative study of the effects of trunk exercise program in aquatic and land-based therapy on gait in hemiplegic stroke patients.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
- The effects of aquatic trunk exercise on gait and muscle activity in stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.Journal of physical therapy science · 2015Article
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Abstract
Background. WATSU (WaterShiatsu) is a complementary therapeutic treatment method comprising passive stretches and massage techniques administered in 35°C warm water. Pregnant women claim safe methods to reduce pain, stress, and fatigue. Therefore, we conducted a pilot study evaluating the effects of WATSU on pregnancy-related complaints in third trimester pregnant women. Methods. Nine healthy pregnant women at gestational week ≥34 were included in an intervention group (receiving WATSU) and compared to eight women in a passive control group (receiving no treatment). WATSU was performed on days 1 and 4 of the study, accompanied by ultrasound examinations. Outcomes include physiological and psychometric as well as qualitative data. Participants in the control group completed questionnaires only. Results. WATSU was found to significantly lower participants' levels of stress and pain and to improve their mental health-related quality of life and mood. In comparison to the passive control group, participants in the intervention group reported reduction in perceived stress from day 1 to day 8 (P = 0.036, Cohen's f = 0.57). Qualitative data indicate that WATSU was appreciated as enjoyable and deeply relaxing. No negative side effects were reported. Conclusion. Our findings support the notion that WATSU yields therapeutic benefits for pregnant women and warrant further research. This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01708018.
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