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Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Two-Week Course of Aquatic Therapy and Thalassotherapy in a Mild Post-Stroke Population

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  • Carla Morer

    (Institut Català de la Salut, EAP 8K, Centro Atención Primaria Rio de Janeiro, UTAC Muntanya, 08016 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Alfredo Michan-Doña

    (Departamento de Medicina, Instituto Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz, Hospital Universitario de Jerez, Universidad de Cádiz, 11003 Cádiz, Spain)

  • Antonio Alvarez-Badillo

    (Department Radiology, Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy, Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

  • Pilar Zuluaga

    (Statistics and Operations Research Department, Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

  • Francisco Maraver

    (Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Complutense University, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Strokes are a leading cause of disability in developed countries. Patients with disabilities need rehabilitation to improve their physical functioning, mental status, and quality of life. Currently, no high-quality evidence can be found attesting the benefits of any of the interventions that are nowadays used. Water-based exercise may improve the physical conditions and quality of life of people in the post-stroke phase. The objective of this study is to test whether aquatic therapy in an enriched environment at the seaside (a thalassotherapy center) could play a role in this condition. A quasi-experimental prospective study consisting of a specific program assessed 62 patients with a mild–moderate disability pre- and post-2 weeks of intensive treatment. They followed a thalassotherapy regimen including aquatic therapy in a sea water pool at 32–34 °C for 45 min daily five times a week. The outcomes measured were the Berg Balance scale, the Timed Up and Go test, the 10-meter walking test, the 6-min walking test, the Pain Visual Analogue Scale, the WHO Well-being index, EuroQoL VAS and EuroQoL 5D. We observed a significant improvement in all outcomes measured ( p < 0.001, except mobility EuroQoL p < 0.05), except in the other four dimensions of the EuroQoL 5D and 10-metre walking test (NS). Conclusion: A two-week intensive course of aquatic therapy and thalassotherapy may be beneficial in the short term by reducing pain and improving the functional status and overall well-being of post-stroke patients.

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  • Carla Morer & Alfredo Michan-Doña & Antonio Alvarez-Badillo & Pilar Zuluaga & Francisco Maraver, 2020. "Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Two-Week Course of Aquatic Therapy and Thalassotherapy in a Mild Post-Stroke Population," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:21:p:8163-:d:440186
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    1. Sagrario Pérez-de la Cruz, 2020. "Influence of an Aquatic Therapy Program on Perceived Pain, Stress, and Quality of Life in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-12, July.
    2. Sagrario Pérez-de la Cruz, 2020. "Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-12, July.
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