Efficacy of aquatic therapy for neck pain: a systematic review

Corvillo, Iluminada; Castro, Francisco Armijo; Álvarez-Badillo, Antonio; Armijo, Onica; Varela, E.; Maraver, Francisco

doi:10.1007/s00484-019-01738-6

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“…Ai-Chi is a technique that is applied in deep water, with the water at shoulder height and the knees slightly bent; therefore, water resistance is available for all limbs and the torso while practicing Ai-Chi. Coco [30] and Corvillo [31] also reported benefits in muscle strength in patients with multiple sclerosis after aquatic programs, similar to a study by Noh [26] with an aquatic work program in stroke patients for eight weeks. The results obtained by Coco were based a 15-week program, whereas Gehlsen obtained similar results after a 10-week intervention.…”

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Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients

Cruz

2020

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One of the most serious and disabling problems of stroke is pain and a decrease in balance, with the consequent increased risk of falls. The aim of the randomized controlled trial study was to compare the efficacy of three different treatment proposals to improve pain, gait, and balance in chronic stroke patients. Forty patients diagnosed with stroke were divided into three groups: the dry-land therapy group (control group) received sessions that included walking exercises and trunk mobility. The experimental group received Ai Chi aquatic therapy, and the combined group received alternating dry-land therapy sessions and Ai Chi aquatic therapy. The measurement instruments used were: the Tinetti balance and gait scale, the visual analog scale (VAS), 360° turn, single leg stance, and the 30-s stand test (CS-30). After twelve weeks of treatment, the results were significantly better for the combined therapy group and the experimental group compared to the dry-land therapy group (p < 0.01) in the VAS scale, CS-30, and 360° turn, although improvements were also found in the evaluations carried out in the aquatic therapy group. In total, for the Tinetti scale and single-leg stance, the differences between the groups were evident, although not statistically significant (p = 0.001). Aquatic therapy with Ai Chi and the combination of aquatic therapy with dry-land therapy was effective in improving pain, balance, and gait in patients with chronic stroke, thus improving their functional capacity and quality of life.

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Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients

Cruz

2020

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“…First, because the mechanisms of pain relief are well known, it is now necessary to conduct well-designed clinical trials (ie, RCTs) and MA for other chronic diseases with pain. In fact, although there are no SRs that include only RCTs, there have been studies of neck pain 42 and multiple sclerosis. 43 Improvement of symptoms and partial and whole-body functions and symptoms from aquatic exercise are expected to be effective not only for diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue but also for many other diseases such as those that involve the nervous system 44,45 and circulatory system.…”

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“…In fact, although there are no SRs that include only RCTs, there have been studies of neck pain 42 and multiple sclerosis. 43 Improvement of symptoms and partial and whole-body functions and symptoms from aquatic exercise are expected to be effective not only for diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue but also for many other diseases such as those that involve the nervous system 44,45 and circulatory system. 46 A recent SR without MA reported aquatic exercise was effective for improving motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.…”

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<p>Overview of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials of Balneotherapy and Spa Therapy from 2000 to 2019</p>

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Nobuoka

Iiyama

2020

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Background: The objectives of this review were to summarize systematic reviews with meta-analysis of balneotherapy (BT) and spa therapy (ST) based on randomized controlled trials, and to provide a perspective for future research. Methods: Eligible studies were systematic reviews based on randomized controlled trials with meta-analysis that included at least one group treated with BT or ST. We searched the following databases for articles published in English from the year 2000 to 20 November 2019: Cochrane Database Systematic Review, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Ichushi-Web. Results: Eighteen studies met all inclusion criteria. Based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11, among these 18 studies, 8 (44%) were about "#15 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue", 5 (28%) were about "#21 Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified", 4 (22%) were about "#11 Diseases of the circulatory system", and 1 study (6%) was about "#8 Diseases of the nervous system". Both BT and ST provided significant pain relief and improved quality of life in chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues. Additionally, BT and ST with exercise under water improved physical fitness and function in patients across diseases. Conclusion: Researchers need to conduct studies on the treatment of many kinds of potential diseases using the keywords of pain relief and QoL. In addition, depending on patients' symptoms, physical fitness, and disabilities, performing exercise under water may improve treatment effects on physical function and fitness.

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“…Kaplıcalar hem sıcağın hem de suyun iyileştirici etkisi nedeniyle, iyi bir fiziksel ajan olarak terapötik kullanım imkanı sunar. Afyonkarahisar doğuyu batıya, kuzeyi güneye bağlayan yolların kavşak noktasında bulunan ve termal kaynaklar yö- (20); farklı sular ve tekniklerin, boyun ağrıları ve buna bağlı dizabiliteyi azalttığı ve fonksiyonel kapasiteyi, yaşam kalitesini, boyun eklem hareketliliğini, dengeyi ve ruh halini iyileştirdiğini, relaksasyonu artırdığı bildirilmiştir. Bizim kliniğimizde boyun ağrılı hastalarda daha önceden yaptığımız bir çalışmada egzersiz tedavisine spa tedavisi eklenmesinin sadece egzersize göre, tedaviden sonraki erken dönemde ağrıyı azaltmada ve fonksiyonel kapasiteyi iyileştirmede sadece egzersiz tedavisine göre daha etkili olduğunu bulmuştuk (21).…”

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Fiziksel tıp ve rehabilitasyon kliniklerinde özellikle kronik kas iskelet sistemi ağrılarının tedavisinde fizik tedavi ajanları ve egzersiz önemli bir yer tutar. Kaplıca tedavisi uygulama imkanı bulunan kliniklerde bu yöntemlere balneoterapi eklenmesinin yaşlı hasta grubu başta olmak üzere etkinlik, tedaviye uyum, yaşam kalitesi gibi faktörleri olumlu etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmadaki amacımız hastanemizde kas iskelet sistemi ağrısı nedeniyle fizik tedavilerine kaplıca tedavisi uygulaması eklenmiş olan hastaların özelliklerinin tartışılmasıdır. GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Retrospektif olarak hastane sistemi üzerinden kaplıca tedavisi alan hastalar bulunarak hastalar tanılarına ve özelliklerine göre kaydedildi, veriler; sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma ve maksimum-minimum değerler olarak verildi. BULGULAR: Kas iskelet sistemi ağrıları nedeniyle fizik tedavi gören ve fizik tedavilerine kaplıca uygulaması eklenen hasta sayımız 4 yıl için 5814 olarak bulunmuştur. Bu hastalar içinde en fazla tanı %56,35 ile lomberintervertebral disk bozuklukları olmuştur. SONUÇ: Kas iskelet sistemi ağrısı olan hastalara ilaç tedavileri ve fizik tedavi yanında kaplıca tedavisi de eklenebilir. Bizim çalışmamız hasta özellikleri ve tanı gruplarına yöneliktir, etkinlik ve hasta uyumunu değerlendiren çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.

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Efficacy of aquatic therapy for neck pain: a systematic review

Cited by 16 publications

References 59 publications

Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients

Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients

<p>Overview of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials of Balneotherapy and Spa Therapy from 2000 to 2019</p>

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