Balneotherapy and physiotherapy - As primary and supplementary gynecological treatments

Citation
Am. Beer et C. Goecke, Balneotherapy and physiotherapy - As primary and supplementary gynecological treatments, GYNAKOLOGE, 33(1), 2000, pp. 18-27
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
GYNAKOLOGE
ISSN journal
00175994 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
18 - 27
Database
ISI
SICI code
0017-5994(200001)33:1<18:BAP-AP>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Gynecologists in private practice, hospitals, and health resorts can offer hydrotherapy and physiotherapy as primary or supplementary treatments. Baln eogynecology,a branch of true naturopathy, has become part of standard trea tment. These treatments should mainly be applied as supplementary treatment s, according to indication. As primary treatment they should only be applie d in chronic diseases and acute muscle tension to relieve pain and affect t he tissue positively.