The medical and scientific aspects of spa therapy

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Abstract

Spa therapy uses water immersion as a therapeutic method. There are several different modes of action that may contribute to the beneficial effect of spa therapy. The effects of spa treatment can be divided into three categories: thermal, mechanical and chemical.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S8-S10
JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume32
Issue numberSUPPL. JULY
StatePublished - Jul 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Autoimmune disease
  • Balneotherapy
  • Dead Sea
  • Spa

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