Hydrotherapy

This trial tests whether an 8-week program combining exercises on sand and in shallow water can improve physical performance, recreational swimming habits, and water-safety perceptions in adults aged 60 and older. Participants will do three 30-minute sessions per week, including …

This study compared water-based rehabilitation to standard land-based exercises for people who had ACL knee surgery. Twenty participants completed six sessions over 2-3 weeks. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle function, and knee symptoms to see if the water program of…

This study looks at whether taking hot spring baths can help young athletes recover their thinking skills and physical performance while training at simulated high altitudes. Twenty-seven healthy teens who already train regularly will be randomly assigned to hot spring baths, pla…

This study tested whether taking hot spring baths (38°C for 20 minutes, three times a week) helps healthy teen athletes adapt to training at 1600 meters altitude. 27 participants were split into three groups: hot spring baths, hot water baths, or standard recovery. Researchers me…