Health sciences research was systematically reviewed to assess randomized controlled
trials of standard care versus immersion hydrotherapy in labor before conventional …

Background WATSU (portmanteau word: water and shiatsu) is a form of passive
hydrotherapy in chest-deep thermoneutral water (35° C= 95° F= 308.15 K). It combines …

As the general population ages and lives longer with chronic disease and related disability,
an increasing number of individuals may be pre-cluded from participating and excelling in …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between muscle
activity and gait function following aquatic trunk exercise in hemiplegic stroke …

Objective: This research aims to examine the effect of foot hydrotherapy as one of non-
pharmacological therapies for reducing anxiety of pregnancy. Method: The reported study …

Background and purpose WATSU (Water-Shiatsu) is a body-oriented therapy in warm-water
pool with passive movements, massage and breathing techniques. The present study …

Introduction WATSU (WaterShiatsu) is a treatment administered in warm water. The present
study investigated if and how frequently scientifically studied application areas and effects of …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of aquatic and land-based
trunk exercise program on gait in stroke patients.[Subjects and Methods] The subjects were …

Classic physical interventions for cervical dystonia (CD) have focused on treating motor
components or, on motor components and relaxation programs. However, no CD treatment …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Sleep disorders are one of the most frequent non-motor
symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). This study aimed to verify whether adding WATSU to …