A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Contrast Baths

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. INTRODUCTION: Contrast baths are used as an intervention in hand therapy, yet it is unclear which patients, if any, benefit from this intervention.

Authors

Stanton DEB; Lazaro R; MacDermid JC

Journal

Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 57–70

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

1 2009

DOI

10.1016/j.jht.2008.08.001

ISSN

0894-1130

Associated Experts

Joy MacDermid

Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science 42 Health Sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Ankle Joint Arthritis, Rheumatoid Baths Cold Temperature Diabetes Mellitus Edema Foot Hand Hot Temperature Humans Muscle, Skeletal Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Modalities Regional Blood Flow Skin Temperature Sprains and Strains

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