Introduction
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, and restore health. Hydrotherapy treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths, sitz baths, and the application of cold and hot water compresses.
There is a physiological basis to hydrotherapy. Cold is stimulating, and it causes superficial blood vessels to constrict, shunting the blood to internal organs. Hot water is relaxing, causes blood vessels to dilate, and removes wastes from body tissues. Alternating hot can cold water also improves elimination, decreases inflammation, and stimulates circulation. Types of Hydrotherapy:
Hip Bath
Cold Hip Bath
Neutral Hip Bath
Hot Hip Bath
Spinal Bath
Cold Spinal Bath
Neutral Spinal Bath
Hot Spinal Bath
Foot and Arm Baths
Hot Foot and Arm Bath Combined
Arm Bath
Cold Foot Bath
Hot Foot Bath
Seitz Bath
Sauna Bath
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