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Hungarian balneotherapy research suggests thermal mineral water beneficial in pain relief

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March 2015

Hungarian balneotherapy research suggests thermal mineral water beneficial in pain relief

Vol: 4| Issue: 3| Number:47| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Evidence-based hydro- and balneotherapy in Hungary--a systematic review and meta-analysis

Int J Biometeorol. 2014 Apr;58(3):311-23. doi: 10.1007/s00484-013-0667-6.

Contributing Authors:
T Bender G Bálint Z Prohászka P Géher IK Tefner

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18 studies were included in a systematic review of Hungarian research examining the effect of balneotherapy (thermal mineral water) on pain relief and other clinical and functional outcomes. Nine of these studies were included in a meta-analysis that evaluated pain on loading, and pain at rest. Meta-analysis of pain at rest and on loading indicated overall improvements in favour of balneotherapy o...

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