S. Abinaya , A. Vijay , L. Nivethitha , A. Mooventhan , N. Manavalan
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Hence, this systematic review was performed to provide evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on HRV.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>We have searched PubMed/Medline and google scholar electronic databases to find relevant articles using following keywords: hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, cryotherapy, sauna bath, immersion bath, foot bath, spinal bath, hip bath, arm and foot bath, ice massage and heart rate variability. Out of 121 articles found, 24 potentially eligible articles were reported in this review.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In this systematic review 24 articles (including 6 RCTs) with 961 participants with various condition, underwent various hydrotherapy modalities with different temperatures were reported. The finding showed that majority of the hydrotherapy modalities produces improvements in parasympathetic activity and regulation of autonomic nervous system. However, only one study showed increased sympathetic activity during the session and transitioned into parasympathetic activity after 15–120 min of session.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Literature suggests that hydrotherapy is effective in reducing blood pressure and improving HRV as an adjuvant in healthy volunteers, sportspeople, and in patients with hypertension, heart failure, migraines, allergic rhinitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the quality of the studies included in this review low. 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Effects of various hydrotherapeutic procedures on heart rate variability and blood pressure: A systematic review
Background
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary physiological processes including blood pressure. Hydrotherapy uses water to treat various conditions and research on effect of different hydrotherapy modalities at varying temperatures on the heart rate variability (HRV) is increasing for the past few years. However, there is no systematic review of on it. Hence, this systematic review was performed to provide evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on HRV.
Materials and methods
We have searched PubMed/Medline and google scholar electronic databases to find relevant articles using following keywords: hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, cryotherapy, sauna bath, immersion bath, foot bath, spinal bath, hip bath, arm and foot bath, ice massage and heart rate variability. Out of 121 articles found, 24 potentially eligible articles were reported in this review.
Results
In this systematic review 24 articles (including 6 RCTs) with 961 participants with various condition, underwent various hydrotherapy modalities with different temperatures were reported. The finding showed that majority of the hydrotherapy modalities produces improvements in parasympathetic activity and regulation of autonomic nervous system. However, only one study showed increased sympathetic activity during the session and transitioned into parasympathetic activity after 15–120 min of session.
Conclusion
Literature suggests that hydrotherapy is effective in reducing blood pressure and improving HRV as an adjuvant in healthy volunteers, sportspeople, and in patients with hypertension, heart failure, migraines, allergic rhinitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the quality of the studies included in this review low. Hence, we recommend high quality long-term RCTs to determine the efficacy and safety of hydrotherapy.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.