Effects of sulfur bath on hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, controlled, single-blind, follow-up trial
Kovacs C, Pecze M, Tihanyi A, Kovacs L, Balogh S, Bender T
Published in International Journal of Biometeorology
Methodology
Randomized, controlled, investigator-blinded trial of sulfur mineral baths plus home exercise versus exercise alone in hip osteoarthritis.
Key Findings
WOMAC pain and function scores improved significantly more in the sulfur bath group and benefits persisted at follow-up.
Conclusions
Sulfurous balneotherapy provided additional symptomatic benefit in hip osteoarthritis.
Limitations
Pilot size; blinding of participants impossible; short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
Sulfurous balneotherapy provided additional symptomatic benefit in hip osteoarthritis.
Outcomes Measured
WOMAC pain and function scores improved significantly more in the sulfur bath group.
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