Efficacy of balneological outpatient treatment (hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy) for the management of chronic low back pain: a retrospective study
Autor: | Mine Karagülle, Tuba Adıgüzel, Müfit Zeki Karagülle, Hidayet Yücesoy, İlker Geçmen |
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Rok vydání: | 2019 |
Předmět: |
Adult
Male Balneotherapy Atmospheric Science medicine.medical_specialty 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences Visual analogue scale Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis medicine.medical_treatment 01 natural sciences law.invention Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Randomized controlled trial law Waddell disability index Outpatients Humans Medicine Hydrotherapy Aged 0105 earth and related environmental sciences 030203 arthritis & rheumatology Ecology business.industry Mud Therapy Retrospective cohort study Middle Aged Low back pain Chronic low back pain Treatment Outcome Physical therapy Female medicine.symptom business Low Back Pain |
Zdroj: | International Journal of Biometeorology. 63:351-357 |
ISSN: | 1432-1254 0020-7128 |
Popis: | 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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