water treatments which include tubs, tanks and whirlpool baths.

involves the use of water hot and cold both internally and externally to help restore and maintain a healthy body.

(hy·dro·ther·a·py) NOUN: The external use of water, including warm or hot water, in the medical treatment of certain diseases or conditions. Franklin Roosevelt received hydrotherapy at Warm Springs, Georgia.

A generic term for therapeutic spa techniques that use water jets, underwater massage, and mineral baths, like balneotherapy. Hydrotherapy is characterized by the use of the physical properties of water--the temperature and the pressure, for example--in treatment to improve circulation and encourage relaxation.

As A Treatment"...Adding essential oils or herbs to the bath can enhance the therapeutic benefits..."

Use of water externally as a therapeutic measure.

Underwater massage, alternating hot and cold showers, and other water-oriented treatments.

The use of water for therapeutic purposes. Includes such external treatments as whirlpool baths, and cold compresses. Internal hydrotherapy includes enemas and colonic irrigation.

the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease

Rehabilitation exercises performed in a appropriately designed pool.

the use of water in the treatment of burns

Hydrotherapy is the use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of hot, and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program.

A mode of treating diseases by the copious and frequent use of pure water, both internally and externally.

Therapy that takes place in water.

A program of exercises performed in a large pool. Hydrotherapy may be easier on painful joints because the water takes some of the weight off the painful areas while providing resistance training. Hydrotherapy also is called aquatherapy or water therapy.

Name used from 1876 for a system of water based treatments such as under­water massage, hot and cold showers, plunge pool, immersion in mineral baths and jet sprays. Wilhelm Winternitz (1835-1917) a Viennese physician, is credited as the „Father of Hydrotherapeutics“. The therapeutic effect of water depends on the temperature, depth and duration of im­mersion and its mineral content to soothe painful muscles and joints as well as stimulating the circulation and immune system.

A water treatment involving underwater massages, hot and cold pressure showers and mineral baths. Marine hydrotherapy is a form of thalassotherapy treatment using seawater jets to massage the body.

Hydrotherapies ; Whirlpool bath ; Whirlpool baths External application of water for therapeutic purposes. Hydrotherapy

Physical therapy or exercise done in water to decrease pain and stiffness. Exercising in a large pool may be easier because water takes some weight off painful joints. Community centers, YMCAs, and YWCAs have water exercise classes developed for people with arthritis. Some patients also find relief from the heat and movement provided by a whirlpool. Constitutional hydrotherapy utilizing hot and cold towel applications is often used to detoxify and stimulate immune system.

Hydrotherapy involves using water of any temperature or form – hot, cold, steam or ice – in order to promote healing. Depending on the temperature and form of the water, it can address a wide range of problems, including sore muscles, injuries, fevers, burns, skin problems, and so forth. Warm or hot water has a relaxing effect; cold water reduces inflammation; and alternating hot and cold water acts to stimulate the circulatory system. Water may also stimulate the immune system. This simple form of therapy was fundamental to the nature cure – an ancestor to naturopathy – as it developed in 19th century Europe.

The alternate use of hot and cold water to boost circulation and speed metabolism.

The use of water in its many forms (hot, cold, spray, pressure, immersion) for therapeutic purposes.

Hydrotherapy techniques can range from Russian baths, steam inhalation, sitz baths, ice packs to hot compresses. For all, it's the application of hot or cold water that creates the benefit to the patient.

Therapeutic exercises within the swimming pool.

(hydrotherapeutics) Scientific external use of water to treat certain diseases (e.g., hot baths to relieve pain). (water therapy) A variety of methods whose categories are: () external hydrotherapies (e.g., whirlpool baths) and () internal hydrotherapy (e.g., colonic irrigation). Some alternativists depict water as a universal remedy provided by "Nature." Others say simply that it has powerful "healing properties."

A generic term for all water-based treatments.

A daily bathing used to clean the wound and soften eschar in order to aid in the healing process.

Application of water to affect immune and cardiovascular system.

A form of therapy consisting of a combination of treatments, hydrotherapy uses water to treat disease, stress and tension. Treatments include sitz baths, footbaths and body wraps.

Physiotherapy in a pool.

A generic term for therapeutic spa techniques that use water jets, underwater , and mineral baths. Temperature and pressure of water improves circulation and relaxation.

rehabilitation exercises performed in water.

Referring to the therapeutic use of water in any of its various forms: sea water, mineral water, baths, showers, underwater massage, ice, etc.

Water used as a form of treatment by way of jet massages, showers, and baths (Swiss Shower, Thalassotherapy, Jacuzzi, etc…).

water used therapeutically to aid healing, relaxation and detoxification in a variety of procedures such as jet massage, showers, and baths.

is the therapeutic use of water. Hydrotherapy services include our body wraps; aqua polish, mud baths, and moor mud hydro massage.

Water therapies using jets and underwater massage for therapeutic purposes. • The Business of Beauty on the Beach

use of water as a medical treatment

Use of the therapeutic properties of natural mineral water.

As A Treatment"...This form of treatment is recommended for foot and leg cramps, sore throat, cold, flu, nausea, insomnia, and chest or pelvic congestion..."

Body work in mineral baths. It may include aligning water jets with pressure points and the use of aromatherapy.

Physiotherapy techniques used in water to enhance movement.

Water treatments including hydrojet massage, sprays and mineral baths.

Long a staple in European spas this is the generic term for water therapies using jets, underwater massage and mineral baths such as Balneotherapy, Iodine-Grine Therapy, Kneipp Treatments, Scotch Hose, Swiss Shower, Thalassotherapy, and others. It also can mean a whirlpool bath, hot Roman pool, hot tub, Jacuzzi, cold plunge and mineral bath. These treatments use physical water properties, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation, dispel toxins and treat certain diseases.

Activities and exercises that occur in water, for example, in a swimming pool to help improve or maintain physical ability.

Water-based massage treatment, using directed water jets programmed and synchronized to increase lymphatic drainage, relax sore muscles and stimulate circulation. Excellent pre- or post massage, scrub, body treatment or facial.

Water therapies using jets and underwater massage for therapeutic purposes.The use of water in professional treatments has long been proven an effective aid in promoting health and well-being. Our hydrotherapy bath consists of 150 air jets and 60 water jets which are fully adjustable so that we may customize treatment to suit the individual's needs and tastes. Salubrious effects of the bath include: relaxing the body, improving strength, strengthening the immune system, equalizing circulation, accelerating metabolism, improving digestion and relieving stiffness and pain.

The use of water, generally in the form of exercises, in the treatment of disorders.

Treatments using various water techniques incorporating underwater massage, jet propulsion or multi-jet showers HYDRO TUB: Short for Hydrotherapy tub, a hydro tub combines water with air jets and provides underwater body massage to relieve tension in muscles and joints.

Another term for balneotherapy, or any treatments utilizing water as the primary facilitator. Type of water is generally fresh/spring, as opposed to seawater (thalassotherapy).

Therapy that has long been a staple in European spas and includes underwater jet massage, showers, jet sprays and mineral baths.

Hydrotherapy is a general term relating to any therapeutic treatment that utilises water for relaxation or healing. Treatments will comprise of mineral baths, showers, jet sprays and underwater jet sprays.

This is the generic term for water therapies. Treatments include jet sprays, mineral baths and underwater jet massage used to improve circulation and skin tone.

Derived from the Greek words hydro (water) and therapeia (healing), hydrotherapy is the medical use of water in the treatment of various physical injuries.

similar to balneotherapy, but using temperature-controlled fresh water for its effect on the skin, blood vessels and nerve endings. Cold water stimulates and invigorates whilst warm relaxes.

The therapeutic use of warm water, usually in a Jacuzzi tub, often used to help relax a laboring woman and reduce her discomfort. A complimentary and alternative medicine ( CAM) technique.

Water application therapy developed by Parson Kneipp, such as showers, baths or wraps. The Greek term for water is “hydro”.

A traditional therapy which includes underwater jet massages, showers, jets and mineral baths.

Use of water in its three forms-liquid, solid or vapor-in the treatment of the body.

This ancient therapy advocates the therapeutic uses of water in treating many conditions, and in self-healing.

The use of water for the purpose of healing. Colonics, steam baths, sitz baths, etc. are examples of hydrotherapy.

A common term for whirlpool treatment, or for treatments using water to cleanse wounds.

Treatment using water therapeutically to aid relaxation in a variety of procedures such as underwater jet massage, different types of showers, and mineral baths. Thalassotherapy, using seawater for hydrotherapy, has long been a staple in European spas.

As A Treatment"...This treatment is not recommended for patients with peripheral vascular disease ( arteriosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, Buerger's disease), diabetes or loss of peripheral sensation..."

Alternate use of hot and cold water, changes boost circulation and increase metabolic rate.

Therapy in the water.

As A Treatment"...It is an effective therapy for sore throat, cold, flu, and sinus congestion when it is administered to the throat or feet..."

The therapeutic use of water in all its forms and at variable temperatures (baths, showers, water jets…)

The use of water for healing purposes, many times through water massage.

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As A Treatment"... Poultice The poultice is the external application of herbs to treat wounds, infections and muscular, joint, skin or glandular conditions..."

Water is used therapeutically to assist with relaxation. Mineral baths, jet massage, showers and thalassotherapy are examples of hydrotherapeutic treatments.

Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is probably the oldest form of medical treatment. It involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases.