OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to observe for any change in baseline seizure frequency with acupuncture in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS A randomized controlled study was conducted: Group I consisted of integrated acupuncture, tuina, and rehabilitation (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy) for 12 weeks; and Group II consisted of rehabilitation (physiothera...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in subjects with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee compared with subjects with OA of the knee who performed land-based exercises. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Sixty-four subjects with OA of the knee were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups that performed exercises for 18 weeks: a water-based exercise group and a...

Hypertension is a systolic blood pressure (SBP) value of 130mmHg or more and / diastolic (DBP) than 80 mmHg. One the factors in development essential hypertension patient's genetic ability to respond salt. Various non-pharmacological interventions have been shown be effective lowering preventing hypertension. The most are weight loss, reduced Na + intake, increased potassium physical activity, ...

Naturopathy is the general practice of Natural remedies. Others have also opined that way life. Additionally, any natural modality effective and has scientific support considered in modern dispensation. The naturopathic movement started 19th century by hydrotherapy nature cure proponents Austria Germany professionalized North America. Africa, well appreciated South Africa a highly regulated Pro...

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness a rehabilitation program during recovery from surgery in dog with patellar dislocation and rupture cranial cruciate ligament. Manual techniques, active passive kinesitherapy hydrotherapy were used study. Parametric methods evaluate physiotherapy: goniometric measurements, lameness severity analysis, pelvic limb circumference non-parametri...