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Author(s)
Irina V. Borodulina, Nazim G. Badalov, Anastasiya A. Mukhina and Tatiana V. Marfina
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DOI:10.17265/1548-6648/2018.01.007
Affiliation(s)
National Medical Research Centre of Rehabilitation and Balneology, Moscow, Russian Federation, 32 Novy Arbat Street, Moscow 121099, Russia
ABSTRACT
Hydrogalvanic bath is a
method of combined application of warm fresh water and low frequency electric
current. Procedures can be both general and local. Mechanism of therapeutic
action is based on synergistic effect of two therapeutic agents. For the moment
various studies show that hydrogalvanic
therapy is effective in the treatment of diabetic angiopathy, rheumatoid
and gouty arthritis, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis. One of the most
prospective applications is treatment of lumbosacral radiculopathy due to
degenerative disс disease. The present study presents preliminary results
achieved in an investigation of hydrogalvanic baths as a
monotherapy. Twenty-nine patients (20 women and 9 men) with lumbosacral
radiculopathy lasting more than 3 months due to degenerative disc disease were
included in a present prospective study. The obtained results confirm the
efficacy of hydroelectric therapy in lumbosacral radiculopathy. Hydrogalvanic
baths have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and
decongestant effects.
They can improve microcirculation
and reduce sensory impairment. Further trials are needed
to determine the long-term efficacy and to compare results of hydrogalvanic
bath therapy patients with control group patients receiving medication
treatment only. The results will provide an opportunity to include
hydrogalvanic baths in a medical rehabilitation program of patients with
lumbosacral radiculopathy.
KEYWORDS
Hydrogalvanic baths, electric current, lumbosacral radiculopathy.
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