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Colas C, Hodaj E, Pichot V, Roche F, Cracowski C. Impact of spa therapy on physical activity, sleep and heart rate variability among individuals with fibromyalgia: Results of an ancillary study. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2024; 57:101879. [PMID: 38968692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Spa therapy is recommended to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia, but the physiological mechanisms underlying this improvement have been poorly studied. In an original study, we explored the effect of a 3-week rheumatology spa treatment for fibromyalgia patients on quality of life and with a symptom severity questionnaire. We present here the results of an ancillary study which explored three secondary criteria using objective measurement methods: diurnal actimetry for physical activity analysis, nocturnal actimetry for sleep analysis and heart rate variability. Eighty-three fibromyalgia patients were randomized to participate in an immediate 3-week rheumatological spa therapy, either a start within 6 weeks after inclusion (interventional group, n = 39) or a delayed, start 6 months after inclusion (control group, n = 44). Patients were asked to wear an actimeter (n = 56) to assess diurnal physical activity and sleep quality and a 24-h Holter ECG (n = 60) to assess nocturnal heart rate variability at baseline, 3 months and 6 months after inclusion. Time spent in sedentary and light physical activity was reduced to ∼30 min at 6 months in the interventional group (P = 0.027). Sleep quality and heart rate variability were not improved. Spa therapy made it possible to reduce sedentary activities in patients' daily life for up to 6 months afterwards, concomitant with the improvement in quality of life, pain and fatigue as highlighted in the original Thermalgi study.
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- Claire Colas
- INSERM, U1059, SAINBIOSE, DVH, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne, France; Department of Clinical and Exercise Physiology, University Hospital Center, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Clinical Research Center, INSERM CIC1406, Grenoble, France
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- INSERM, U1059, SAINBIOSE, DVH, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne, France; Department of Clinical and Exercise Physiology, University Hospital Center, Saint-Étienne, France
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- INSERM, U1059, SAINBIOSE, DVH, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne, France; Department of Clinical and Exercise Physiology, University Hospital Center, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Clinical Research Center, INSERM CIC1406, Grenoble, France.
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Kocyigit BF, Sagtaganov Z, Yessirkepov M, Akyol A. Assessment of complementary and alternative medicine methods in the management of ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia syndrome. Rheumatol Int 2023; 43:617-625. [PMID: 36583800 PMCID: PMC9801164 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05267-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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A wide variety of musculoskeletal, arthritic, connective tissue, and vasculitic diseases fall under the umbrella of "rheumatic diseases". Ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia syndrome are the three members of this disease group with relatively high prevalence. Pharmacological options are at the center of therapeutic algorithms in treating rheumatic diseases, particularly in reducing inflammation. Despite significant advances in pharmacological treatment in recent years, achieving complete treatment success in a group of patients is impossible. Therefore, patients with rheumatic diseases frequently utilize alternative treatment options, such as complementary and alternative medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad category of health practices not part of the leading health system. Patients with rheumatic diseases turn to complementary and alternative medicine for various reasons, including restricted access to some treatments due to high prices and rigorous regulations, worries about drug side effects, and symptoms that continue despite pharmacological treatment. In addition, because complementary and alternative medicine options are considered natural, they are frequently accepted as well tolerated and have few harmful effects. Ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia syndrome are the primary foci of this comprehensive review. First, we attempted to summarize the non-traditional physical medicine and complementary and alternative medicine options that can be utilized to manage these diseases. Second, we addressed the link between exercise and inflammation in rheumatic diseases. We briefly discussed the possible benefits of exercise-based approaches. In addition, we highlighted the benefits of cooperation between rheumatology and physical medicine-rehabilitation clinics.
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- Burhan Fatih Kocyigit
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Hayashi E, Aoyama M, Fukano F, Takano J, Shimizu Y, Miyashita M. Effects of Bathing in a Tub on Physical and Psychological Symptoms of End-of-Life Cancer Patients: An Observational, Controlled Study. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2022; 24:30-39. [PMID: 34550913 PMCID: PMC8728761 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This observational, controlled study explored the effects of bathing on the physical and psychological aspects of terminal cancer patients on a palliative care ward. With nurses' assistance, the patients evaluated and recorded the severity of their symptoms at 10:00 am, 30 minutes after initial bathing, and at 5:00 pm. The bathing care was provided as routine care according to the patients' wishes. Twelve symptoms were measured using 9 items (numbers 1-9) from the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-Revised Japanese version and 3 items from the Cancer Fatigue Scale. Outcomes were compared between bathing days and nonbathing days (control) and between before and after bathing. Of the 57 bathers, data were available for both bathing days and nonbathing days for 42 bathers. In the comparison between bathing and nonbathing days, tiredness was significantly improved (effect size [ES], 0.35; P = .02). On the basis of the pre-post bathing comparison, 6 symptoms, namely, tiredness (ES, 0.40; P < .01), lack of appetite (ES, 0.36; P = .01), decreased well-being (ES, 0.33; P = .01), anxiety (ES, 0.36; P = .01), pain (ES, 0.31; P = .02), and depression (ES, 0.30; P = .02), were significantly improved. Bathing in a tub effectively improves tiredness and might be effective for distressing symptoms in end-of-life cancer patients.
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Nemeth B, Hanzel A, Berenyi K, Peter I, Hetesi C, Ajtay Z, Szenczi A, Sumegi A, Szendi K. A New and Validated, Randomised, Controlled Placebo Water Development Trial for Medicinal Water-based Research. In Vivo 2021; 35:2881-2888. [PMID: 34410982 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM To develop and validate an easy-to-use and cheap method capable of producing placebo from tap water for medicinal water efficacy trials. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients were divided into two groups, medicinal water and tap water group. A single 20-minute-long treatment was performed in bathtubs. Patients were asked four times during the bath to tell if they were treated with medicinal water, tap water, or could not decide. Patients were scored, one point was given for each correct answer. RESULTS A total of 174 patients were enrolled. No significant differences were found either between the average scores or the answers of the two groups. Being familiar with the Harkány medicinal water did not influence the rate of correct answers either. There was no statistically significant difference in the number of changes of opinions between the two groups. CONCLUSION The used method is appropriate for producing a validated placebo from tap water.
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- Balazs Nemeth
- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Harkány Spa Hospital, Harkány, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary;
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Kamioka H, Nobuoka S, Iiyama J. Overview of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials of Balneotherapy and Spa Therapy from 2000 to 2019. Int J Gen Med 2020; 13:429-442. [PMID: 32801839 PMCID: PMC7383020 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s261820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The objectives of this review were to summarize systematic reviews with meta-analysis of balneotherapy (BT) and spa therapy (ST) based on randomized controlled trials, and to provide a perspective for future research. Methods Eligible studies were systematic reviews based on randomized controlled trials with meta-analysis that included at least one group treated with BT or ST. We searched the following databases for articles published in English from the year 2000 to 20 November 2019: Cochrane Database Systematic Review, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Ichushi-Web. Results Eighteen studies met all inclusion criteria. Based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11, among these 18 studies, 8 (44%) were about “#15 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue”, 5 (28%) were about “#21 Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified”, 4 (22%) were about “#11 Diseases of the circulatory system”, and 1 study (6%) was about “#8 Diseases of the nervous system”. Both BT and ST provided significant pain relief and improved quality of life in chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues. Additionally, BT and ST with exercise under water improved physical fitness and function in patients across diseases. Conclusion Researchers need to conduct studies on the treatment of many kinds of potential diseases using the keywords of pain relief and QoL. In addition, depending on patients’ symptoms, physical fitness, and disabilities, performing exercise under water may improve treatment effects on physical function and fitness.
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- Hiroharu Kamioka
- Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kumamoto Health Science University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Hanzel A, Berényi K, Horváth K, Szendi K, Németh B, Varga C. Evidence for the therapeutic effect of the organic content in Szigetvár thermal water on osteoarthritis: a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2019; 63:449-458. [PMID: 30734126 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-019-01676-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The therapeutic effects of mineral waters have been attributed to the inorganic components alone; however, biologically active organic components are also present. We aimed to investigate whether the healing effect of Szigetvár thermal mineral water could relate to the organic matter in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hips and the knees. XAD macroreticular resins were used to prepare the organic fraction. Patients received a 30-min thermal water (34 °C) treatment in a bath tub, five times a week for 3 weeks. After randomization, patients were divided into three groups: tap water, mineral water, and organic fraction group. Primary outcomes were range of movement (ROM), Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain severity, and the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire was used. These scores and indices were measured at baseline, after the last treatment, and at the end of the 3-month follow-up period. Seventy-four patients (age 67.3 ± 4.48 years) were enrolled: tap water n = 24, mineral water n = 26, and organic fraction n = 24. Treatment with the redissolved organic fraction significantly improved ROM, WOMAC, and SF-36 scores compared to the tap water. Our clinical trial provided evidence for the beneficial health effects of the organic fraction of Szigetvár medicinal water.
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- Adrienn Hanzel
- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti str., Pécs, 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti str., Pécs, 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti str., Pécs, 7624, Hungary.
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- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti str., Pécs, 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti str., Pécs, 7624, Hungary
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Kullmann M, Rühle PF, Harrer A, Donaubauer A, Becker I, Sieber R, Klein G, Fournier C, Fietkau R, Gaipl US, Frey B. Temporarily increased TGFβ following radon spa correlates with reduced pain while serum IL-18 is a general predictive marker for pain sensitivity. RADIATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOPHYSICS 2019; 58:129-135. [PMID: 30456560 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-018-0768-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Sustained pain relief following radon spa therapy in patients suffering from chronic painful diseases has been well described. But still, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. We conducted the prospective and explorative RAD-ON01 study which included 103 patients who suffered from chronic painful musculoskeletal disorders of the spine and/or joints and present here the data of the examination of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the serum of the patients before and at weeks 6, 12 and 30 after therapy. While TNFα, IL-1β, IFNγ, IL-1Ra and IL-10 were not altered, TGFβ was temporarily significantly (p = 0.013) elevated 6 weeks after therapy. Importantly, this elevation positively correlated with lowered pain sensitivity (r = 0.41). Further, the amount of IL-18 in the serum positively correlated with lowered pain sensitivity. Therefore, IL-18 can be considered as predictive marker for pain sensitivity of radon spa patients. We conclude that alterations in TGFβ and general IL-18 levels in serum have prognostic and predictive value in situations of lowered pain by exposure of patients to very low-doses of radiation as it is the case in radon spa.
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- Miriam Kullmann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Immunobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstr. 27, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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Kamioka H, Mori Y, Nagata K, Iwanaga S, Uzura M, Yamaguchi S. Relationship of daily hot water bathing at home and hot water spa bathing with underlying diseases in middle-aged and elderly ambulatory patients: A Japanese multicenter cross-sectional study. Complement Ther Med 2019; 43:232-239. [PMID: 30935536 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship of daily hot water bathing at home (DHW) and hot water spa bathing (HSPA) with the number of underlying diseases in middle-aged and elderly ambulatory patients. We defined the number of underlying diseases as the main outcome and dependent (criterion) variable. The frequency and time of DHW and the frequency of HSPA were set as explanatory variables. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed for each frequency and time, adjusted age and sex. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated. Among the 1261 patients who participated, there was no significant difference in age between males (n = 508, 72.8 ± 6.8 years) and females (n = 753, 73.5 ± 6.9 years). There was also no significant age difference between males (number of diseases: 2.7 ± 2.0 pts.) and females (number of diseases: 2.7 ± 2.1 pts.) in the occurrence of underlying diseases. Frequency and time of DHW were not associated with the occurrence of underlying diseases. However, compared with participants who utilized hot water spa at least once a week, the occurrence of underlying diseases was significantly associated with bathing frequency: one to three times per month (OR 2.72, 95% CI 1.63-4.52); twice or five times a year (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.25-2.94). In conclusion, lower frequency of HSPA was significantly associated with increased risk of the occurrence of underlying diseases in middle-aged and elderly ambulatory patients. However, the relationship between proactive use of hot water spa and patients' mental and physical support should be clarified by well-designed cohort studies. The present study was registered as UMIN000033018 by the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) in Japan (refer: https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000037643).
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- Hiroharu Kamioka
- Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan.
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- Mie Prefecture Health and Environment Research Institute, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Japan
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Özkuk K, Uysal B, Ateş Z, Ökmen BM, Sezer R, Dilek G. The effects of inpatient versus outpatient spa therapy on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in elderly patients with generalized osteoarthritis: a pilot study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2018; 62:1823-1832. [PMID: 30022244 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1584-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of inpatient vs outpatient spa therapy on pain, quality of life, and anxiety in elderly patients with generalized osteoarthritis. A total of 150 patients were randomized into three groups. Group I was given medical treatment, group II was treated as outpatients, and group III was treated as inpatient spa therapy. Assessments were made using the Pain (VAS), EQ-5D-3L Scale, and State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at the beginning of treatment (W0), at the end of treatment (W2), and at the fourth week after treatment (W6). The comparison of outpatient spa group and etodolac treatment group showed that outpatient spa group was superior to etodolac treatment group in all evaluated parameters at W2 vs W0 and W6 vs W0. The comparison of inpatient spa group and etodolac treatment group showed that inpatient spa group was superior to etodolac treatment group in all evaluated parameters at W2 vs W0 and W6 vs W0. The comparison of inpatient spa group and outpatient spa group showed that inpatient spa group was superior to outpatient spa group in all evaluated parameters except STAI-TXII at W2 vs W0 and in all evaluated parameters W6 vs W0. Spa therapy, either as an outpatient or inpatient basis, may have a positive effect on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in geriatric patients with generalized osteoarthritis. The inpatient spa therapy may be more beneficial than outpatient spa therapy. When the side effects of drug treatments are emphasized, spa therapy may be considered as an interesting option for elderly with osteoarthritis.
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- Kağan Özkuk
- Department of Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology, Faculty of Medicine, Uşak University, Ankara İzmir Yolu 8.Km 1.Eylül Kampüsü, Uşak, Turkey.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Izzet Baysal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Izzet Baysal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Izzet Baysal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Izzet Baysal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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Carbajo JM, Maraver F. Salt water and skin interactions: new lines of evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2018; 62:1345-1360. [PMID: 29675710 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1545-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In Health Resort Medicine, both balneotherapy and thalassotherapy, salt waters and their peloids, or mud products are mainly used to treat rheumatic and skin disorders. These therapeutic agents act jointly via numerous mechanical, thermal, and chemical mechanisms. In this review, we examine a new mechanism of action specific to saline waters. When topically administered, this water rich in sodium and chloride penetrates the skin where it is able to modify cellular osmotic pressure and stimulate nerve receptors in the skin via cell membrane ion channels known as "Piezo" proteins. We describe several models of cutaneous adsorption/desorption and penetration of dissolved ions in mineral waters through the skin (osmosis and cell volume mechanisms in keratinocytes) and examine the role of these resources in stimulating cutaneous nerve receptors. The actions of salt mineral waters are mediated by a mechanism conditioned by the concentration and quality of their salts involving cellular osmosis-mediated activation/inhibition of cell apoptotic or necrotic processes. In turn, this osmotic mechanism modulates the recently described mechanosensitive piezoelectric channels.
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- Jose Manuel Carbajo
- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
- Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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Antonelli M, Donelli D. Effects of balneotherapy and spa therapy on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2018; 62:913-924. [PMID: 29455296 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Balneotherapy and spa therapy are well-known practices, even though limited evidence has been produced about their biological effects. This systematic review primarily aims at assessing if balneotherapy, mud/peloid therapy, and spa therapy may influence cortisol levels. Secondarily, it aims at understanding if these interventions may improve stress resilience. PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant articles in English or Italian about studies involving healthy and sub-healthy subjects or patients with a diagnosed disease about effects of balneotherapy, mud/peloid therapy, and spa therapy on serum and salivary cortisol levels. Fifteen studies involving 684 subjects were included. Five studies investigated biological effects of balneotherapy alone. Two of them reported significant changes of cortisol levels in healthy participants. The other three studies reported no significant variations in patients with rheumatic conditions. No studies investigated biological effects of mud/peloid therapy alone. Ten studies investigated biological effects of spa therapy with or without included mud/peloid therapy, and in all but two studies, significant variations of cortisol levels were reported. Our main findings suggest that balneotherapy may have the potential to influence cortisol levels in healthy subjects, in such a way as to improve stress resilience. Spa therapy with or without included mud/peloid therapy demonstrated the same potential to influence cortisol levels also in sub-healthy subjects and in patients with a diagnosed disease. Therefore, balneotherapy and spa therapy may be considered as useful interventions for the management of stress conditions. Further investigation is needed because of limited available data.
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- Michele Antonelli
- Laboratorio di Statistica Medica ed Epidemiologia Clinica, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Gramsci, 14, 43126, Parma, Italy.
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- CdLM Medicina e Chirurgia, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Rühle PF, Klein G, Rung T, Tiep Phan H, Fournier C, Fietkau R, Gaipl US, Frey B. Impact of radon and combinatory radon/carbon dioxide spa on pain and hypertension: Results from the explorative RAD-ON01 study. Mod Rheumatol 2018; 29:165-172. [DOI: 10.1080/14397595.2018.1442640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Paul F. Rühle
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Practice for Cardiology, Bad Steben, Germany
- Health Resort Research Association, Bad Steben, Germany
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- GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
| | - Benjamin Frey
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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