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Balneotherapy in Hand Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Summary
There are a limited number of studies in the literature on the effectiveness of balneotherapy in hand osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of balneotherapy on pain, manual skills, functionality and quality of life in patients with hand osteoarthritis who have undergone balneotherapy.
Official title: Effectiveness of Balneotherapy in the Treatment of Hand Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-12-15
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2024-11-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
After their treatment, both groups will be given a daily exercise program (15 minutes of range of motion, 15 minutes of strengthening exercises) once a day, accompanied by a physiotherapist.
Paraffin
It was planned to apply paraffin treatment to both hands for 20 minutes, five times a week for 4 weeks, using one session per day for a total of 20 sessions.
Balneotherapy
The balneotherapy group will receive 20 minutes of paraffin and 20 minutes of balneotherapy on both hands, five times a week for 4 weeks, one session per day for a total of 20 sessions. The spa treatment will be given in the form of a 20-minute full body bath in the pool in each session. The spa water temperature will be 38-40 degrees Celsius.