Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects

Balnea
2012, núm. 6, 404-405
Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects
symptomatology and a significant improvement on functional capacities. Spa therapy
can represent a useful backup to pharmacological treatment of OA or a valid
alternative for patients who do not tolerate pharmacological treatments.
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Keywords: Hand, Osteoarthritis, Spa Therapy, Balneotherapy, Mud-Pack Therapy
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