Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body.

It indicates the effect of balneotherapy in improving disease activity and functional parameters in AS patients.[ 46 ] Infrared sauna, a form of total-body hyperthermia was well tolerated; no adverse effects; and no exacerbation of disease were reported in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and AS in whom pain, stiffness, and fatigue showed clinical improvements during the 4 weeks treatment period but these did not reach statistical significance.[ 47 ] Aqua-jogging without caloric restrictions in obese persons for 6 weeks was associated with reductions in waist circumference and body fat; improvement of aerobic fitness and QOL.[ 48 ] AE may be an excellent alternative to land exercise for individuals who lack confidence, have high risk of

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