Advances in modern Balneology: new evidence-based indications from recent studies.

Autor: Fioravanti A; OMTh (Organizzazione Mondiale del Termalismo), Levico Terme, Italy.; ISMH (International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology), Aix-les-Bains, France., Antonelli M; Department of Public Health, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy. michele.antonelli@ausl.re.it., Vitale M; Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.; FoRST (Foundation for Scientific Research in Balneology), Rome, Italy.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International journal of biometeorology [Int J Biometeorol] 2024 Nov; Vol. 68 (11), pp. 2447-2452. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 31.
DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02749-8
Abstrakt: Balneotherapy (BT) is a therapeutic approach that utilizes various forms of water-based treatments to promote health and well-being. BT possesses a rich historical heritage and has garnered recognition from esteemed institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Recent scientific research enables the identification of relevant diseases (obesity, metabolic diseases, sleep disorders, mental health conditions, Long-COVID-19, and cancer rehabilitation) that could potentially benefit from balneo-therapeutic treatments, thereby presenting new avenues of opportunity for SPA ("Salus per Aquam") medicine. These conditions exemplify the potential benefits of BT for ailments beyond the traditional scope of treatment associated with BT (most commonly osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatic back pain, and chronic inflammatory respiratory or skin disorders). Overall, the current scientific evidence suggests that BT holds significant potential for enhancing both individual wellbeing and public health. However, further high-quality clinical trials are essential to corroborate these preliminary findings and to provide critical insights into the therapeutic benefits of BT, paving the way for its broader integration into healthcare practices and public health initiatives.
(© 2024. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to International Society of Biometeorology.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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