Hydrotherapy uses water (liquid, ice, steam) at various temperatures and pressures to treat health conditions. It’s an ancient practice used worldwide, but scientific evidence is lacking. This review aimed to gather existing research on hydrotherapy’s effects on different body systems.
PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.
We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals