Balneotherapy (or spa therapy) for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Verhagen AP, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA, Boers M, Cardoso JR, Lambeck J, de Bie R, de Vet HCW
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane review of randomized trials of mineral and sulfur bath therapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Key Findings
Some trials reported pain and function benefits, but methodological quality was poor and no firm conclusions could be drawn.
Conclusions
Evidence for sulfur and mineral balneotherapy in arthritis is positive but of insufficient quality to be conclusive.
Limitations
High risk of bias; small trials; inability to blind.
Supplements Studied
Evidence for sulfur and mineral balneotherapy in arthritis is positive but of insufficient quality to be conclusive.
Outcomes Measured
Some trials reported pain and function benefits, but methodological quality was poor.
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