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B. Balneotherapy
Balneoherapy consists of the complete or partial immersion of
the patient in an individual bath or a “collective” pool
containing mineral water that has been brought to and
maintained at the recommended treatment temperature.
Balneotherapy in an individual bath consists of full or partial
immersion in a bath specially adapted for physiotherapy and
rehabilitation. Bathing in thermal pool is also suitable for
active and passive physiotherapy and kinesotherapy.
The key factors in balneotherapy are :the temperature of the
water; the prescribed duration of the bath; and the length of
the treatment cycle – on ave – rage one bath a day for 10-20
days. Finally, the bath should be taken on an empty stomach.