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Hydrotherapy (water therapy) Treatment Report
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See also: Aquatic (Water) Exercises, Balneotherapy Hot Pool Exercises
What is Hydrotherapy (water therapy)? Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. Hydrotherapy is used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or spinal cord injuries and in patients suffering burns, spasticity, stroke or paralysis.
Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Hydrotherapy (water therapy).
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 50% |
| Mobility | 1 | 50% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 50% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Hydrotherapy (water therapy).
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Hydrotherapy (water therapy) or how long patients were taking Hydrotherapy (water therapy) before stopping.
Currently taking Hydrotherapy (water therapy)
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