Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Hydrotherapy

External application of water for therapeutic purposes, such as whirlpool baths or water shiatsu.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

External application of water for therapeutic purposes, such as whirlpool baths or water shiatsu.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Water Shiatsu
  • WaterShiatsu
  • Watsu Therapy
  • Whirlpool Baths
  • Bath, Whirlpool
  • Baths, Whirlpool
  • Shiatsu, Water
  • Therapy, Watsu
  • Whirlpool Bath

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

external with natural water only, with emphasis on water temperature & motion of water ;do not confuse with BALNEOLOGY (see note there); if in doubt, use word of text

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hydrotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006875. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006875
  2. Hydrotherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrotherapy
  3. Hydrotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q622676