Hydrotherapy
Across all fields, 2 papers: none in people yet, 2 reviews
- 1 lab in 1 country
Outcomes
3Tibiofemoral cartilage compressive load
downin humans1−80% reduction
1 study
Tibiofemoral cartilage compressive load
downin humans1−80% reduction
Hydrotherapy decreases tibiofemoral cartilage compressive load in humans (up to 80% reduction).
“hydrostatic buoyant force reduces compressive load on tibiofemoral cartilage by up to 80%”
Reviewknee osteoarthritistibiofemoral cartilage
Benefits of hydrotherapy for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: an integrative literature review
Revista fisio&terapia.
Dynamic stability
upin humans1
1 study
Dynamic stability
upin humans1
Hydrotherapy improves dynamic stability in humans.
“improved dynamic stability in the Timed Up and Go test, substantially lowering fall risk.”
Reviewknee osteoarthritis
Benefits of hydrotherapy for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: an integrative literature review
Revista fisio&terapia.
Pain
downin humans1
1 study
Pain
downin humans1
Hydrotherapy decreases pain in humans.
“significantly decreasing Visual Analogue Scale scores and serum pro-inflammatory biomarkers.”
Reviewknee osteoarthritis
Benefits of hydrotherapy for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: an integrative literature review
Revista fisio&terapia.