Observational studyInternational journal of biometeorology2019
Efficacy of balneological outpatient treatment (hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy) for the management of chronic low back pain: a retrospective study.
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- Clinical efficacy of peloidotherapy on pain, sleep quality, and central sensitization-related symptoms in chronic low back pain: a comparative analysis.International journal of biometeorology · 2026Trial
- Effects of complex spa therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the spine receiving treatments in health resorts in south-eastern Poland.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Effects of balneological outpatient treatment on clinical parameters and serum cytokine levels in patients with chronic low back pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.International journal of biometeorology · 2021Trial
- Comparison of intermittent and consecutive balneological outpatient treatment (hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy) in fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized, single-blind, pilot study.International journal of biometeorology · 2020Trial
- Effect of balneotherapy on pain and fatigue in elderly with knee osteoarthritis receiving physical therapy: a randomized trial.International journal of biometeorology · 2019Trial
- Comparison of the efficacy of mud-pack and hot-pack treatments in chronic non-specific neck pain: A single-blind, randomized-controlled study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- The effectiveness of balneotherapy and thermal aquatic exercise in postoperative persistent lumbar pain syndrome.International journal of biometeorology · 2021Article
- Effectiveness of peloid therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: a single-blind controlled study.International journal of biometeorology · 2021Article
- Public interest in spa therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of Google Trends data among Turkey.International journal of biometeorology · 2021Article
- Peloids as Thermotherapeutic Agents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Chemical and mineralogical characteristics of peloids in Turkey.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2020Article
- Sulfurous-arsenical-ferruginous balneotherapy for osteoarthritis of the hand: results from a retrospective observational study.International journal of biometeorology · 2020Observational
- A comprehensive analysis to understand the mechanism of action of balneotherapy: why, how, and where they can be used? Evidence from in vitro studies performed on human and animal samples.International journal of biometeorology · 2020Review
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of balneological outpatient treatment including hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy on patients with chronic low back pain. In this retrospective observational study, the records (between 2008 and 2016) of patients who have undergone balneological outpatient treatment at the Department of Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology were analyzed. The patients were examined and assessed by an experienced physician before and after the treatment. Outcome measures were the Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS), patient's and physician's global assessment (VAS), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and the Waddell Disability Index. A total of 139 patients were included in the study. After the treatment, statistically significant improvement in all evaluated outcome measures was found. The detailed analysis showed age, the duration of treatment, and sex did not affect the effectiveness of the treatment. Balneological outpatient treatment may be an effective option for treatment of chronic low back pain patients with the advantages of being integrated into daily routine and not causing any days off by improving pain and increasing the quality of life. Randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
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