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Brosseau L.; MacLeay L.; Robinson V.; Casimiro L.; Pelland L.; Wells G.; Tugwell P.; McGowan J.
Efficacy of Balneotherapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Systematic Review
Physical Therapy Reviews, 1 December 2002, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 209-222(14)

Brosseau L.; Robinson V.; Léonard G.; Casimiro L.; Pelland L.; Wells G.; Tugwell P.
Efficacy Of Balneotherapy For Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Meta-analysis
Physical Therapy Reviews, 1 June 2002, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 67-87(21)

Evcik D, Kizilay B, Gokcen E.
Effects of balneotherapy on fibromyalgia patients.
Rheumatol Int. 2002 Jun;22(2):56-9

Strauss-Blasche G, Ekmekcioglu C, Leibetseder V, Melchart H, Marktl W.
Seasonal variation in effect of spa therapy on chronic pain.
Chronobiol Int. 2002 Mar;19(2):483-95.

Kovacs I, Bender T.
The therapeutic effects of Cserkeszolo thermal water in osteoarthritis of the knee: a double blind, controlled, follow-up study.
Rheumatol Int. 2002 Apr;21(6):218-21

Karagulle Z, Donmez A.
Balneotherapy for fibromyalgia at the Dead Sea.
Rheumatol Int. 2002 Mar;21(5):210-1.

van Tubergen A, Hidding A.
Spa and exercise treatment in ankylosing spondylitis: fact or fancy?
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2002 Sep;16(4):653-66.

Ekmekcioglu C, Strauss-Blasche G, Holzer F, Marktl W.
Effect of sulfur baths on antioxidative defense systems, peroxide concentrations and lipid levels in patients with degenerative osteoarthritis.
Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2002 Aug;9(4):216-20

Bellometti S, Galzigna L, Richelmi P, Gregotti C, Berte F.
Both serum receptors of tumor necrosis factor are influenced by mud pack treatment in osteoarthrotic patients.
Int J Tissue React. 2002;24(2):57-64.

Strauss-Blasche G, Ekmekcioglu C, Vacariu G, Melchart H, Fialka-Moser V, Marktl W.
Contribution of individual spa therapies in the treatment of chronic pain.
Clin J Pain. 2002 Sep-Oct;18(5):302-9.

Hashkes PJ.
Beneficial effect of climatic therapy on inflammatory arthritis at Tiberias Hot Springs.
Scand J Rheumatol. 2002;31(3):172-7

Bellometti S, Berte F, Richelmi P, Tassoni T, Galzigna L.
Bone remodelling in osteoarthrosic subjects undergoing a physical exercise program.
Clin Chim Acta. 2002 Nov;325(1-2):97-104.

Bellometti S, Galzigna L, Richelmi P, Gregotti C, Berte F.
Both serum receptors of tumor necrosis factor are influenced by mud pack treatment in osteoarthrotic patients.
Int J Tissue React. 2002;24(2):57-64.

Neumann L, Sukenik S, Bolotin A, Abu-Shakra M, Amir M, Flusser D, Buskila D.
The effect of balneotherapy at the Dead Sea on the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Clin Rheumatol. 2001;20(1):15-9.

Guillemin F, Virion JM, Escudier P, De Talance N, Weryha G.
Effect on osteoarthritis of spa therapy at Bourbonne-les-Bains.
Joint Bone Spine. 2001 Dec;68(6):499-503.

Buskila D, Abu-Shakra M, Neumann L, Odes L, Shneider E, Flusser D, Sukenik S.
Balneotherapy for fibromyalgia at the Dead Sea.
Rheumatol Int. 2001 Apr;20(3):105-8.

Sukenik S, Baradin R, Codish S, Neumann L, Flusser D, Abu-Shakra M, Buskila D.
Balneotherapy at the Dead Sea area for patients with psoriatic arthritis and concomitant fibromyalgia.
Isr Med Assoc J. 2001 Feb;3(2):147-50.

Neumann L, Sukenik S, Bolotin A, Abu-Shakra M, Amir M, Flusser D, Buskila D.
The effect of balneotherapy at the Dead Sea on the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Clin Rheumatol. 2001;20(1):15-9.

Elkayam O, Ophir J, Brener S, Paran D, Wigler I, Efron D, Even-Paz Z, Politi Y, Yaron M
Immediate and delayed effects of treatment at the Dead Sea in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Rheumatol Int. 2000;19(3):77-82

Bellometti S, Poletto M, Gregotti C, Richelmi P, Berte F.
Mud bath therapy influences nitric oxide, myeloperoxidase and glutathione peroxidase serum levels in arthritic patients.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2000;20(3-4):69-80.

Forestier R.
Magnitude and duration of the effects of two spa therapy courses on knee and hip osteoarthritis: an open prospective study in 51 consecutive patients.
Joint Bone Spine. 2000;67(4):296-304.

Bouvenot G, Ambrosi P.
Evaluation of spa therapy in rheumatology.
Joint Bone Spine. 2000;67(4):262-3.

Franke A, Reiner L, Pratzel HG, Franke T, Resch KL.
Long-term efficacy of radon spa therapy in rheumatoid arthritis--a randomized, sham-controlled study and follow-up.
Rheumatology (Oxford). 2000 Aug;39(8):894-902.

Verhagen AP, de Vet HC, de Bie RA, Kessels AG, Boers M, Knipschild PG.
Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD000518

Kristof O, Gatzen M, Hellenbrecht D, Saller R.
Analgesic efficacy of the serial application of a sulfurated mud bath at home.
Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2000 Oct;7(5):233-6.

Sukenik S, Flusser D, Codish S, Abu-Shakra M.
Balneotherapy at the Dead Sea area for knee osteoarthritis.
Isr Med Assoc J. 1999 Oct;1(2):83-5.

Hill S, Eckett MJ, Paterson C, Harkness EF.
A pilot study to evaluate the effects of floatation spa treatment on patients with osteoarthritis.
Complement Ther Med. 1999 Dec;7(4):235-8.

Sukenik S, Flusser D, Abu-Shakra M.
The role of spa therapy in various rheumatic diseases.
Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1999 Nov;25(4):883-97

Bellometti S, Galzigna L.
Function of the hypothalamic adrenal axis in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome undergoing mud-pack treatment.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1999;19(1):27-33.

Tolomio C, Ceschi-Berrini C, Moschin E, Galzigna L.
Colonization by diatoms and antirheumatic activity of thermal mud.
Cell Biochem Funct. 1999 Mar;17(1):29-33

Galzigna L, Ceschi-Berrini C, Moschin E, Tolomio C.
Thermal mud-pack as an anti-inflammatory treatment.
Biomed Pharmacother. 1998;52(9):408-9

Sukenik S.
Balneotherapy for rheumatic diseases at the Dead Sea.
Int J Dermatol. 1998 Sep;37(9):717-8.

Constant F, Guillemin F, Collin JF, Boulange M.
Use of spa therapy to improve the quality of life of chronic low back pain patients.
Med Care. 1998 Sep;36(9):1309-14.

Cherkin D.
Spa therapy: panacea or placebo?
Med Care. 1998 Sep;36(9):1303-5.

Bellometti S, Galzigna L.
Serum levels of a prostaglandin and a leukotriene after thermal mud pack therapy.
J Investig Med. 1998 Apr;46(4):140-5.

Bellometti S, Giannini S, Sartori L, Crepaldi G.
Cytokine levels in osteoarthrosis patients undergoing mud bath therapy.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1997;17(4):149-53.

Bellometti S, Cecchettin M, Galzigna L.
Mud pack therapy in osteoarthrosis. Changes in serum levels of chondrocyte markers.
Clin Chim Acta. 1997 Dec 10;268(1-2):101-6.

Sukenik S, Abu-Shakra M, Flusser D.
Balneotherapy in autoimmune disease.
Isr J Med Sci. 1997 Apr;33(4):258-61.

Verhagen AP, de Vet HC, de Bie RA, Kessels AG, Boers M, Knipschild PG.
Taking baths: the efficacy of balneotherapy in patients with arthritis. A systematic review.
J Rheumatol. 1997 Oct;24(10):1964-71.

Pasero G.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in this century: from spas to monoclonal antibodies. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1997 May-Jun;15 Suppl 17:S67-70.

Sukenik S.
Balneotherapy for rheumatic diseases at the Dead Sea area.
Isr J Med Sci. 1996 Jul;32 Suppl:S16-9.

Galzigna L, Moretto C, Lalli A.
Physical and biochemical changes of thermal mud after maturation.
Biomed Pharmacother. 1996;50(6-7):306-8.

Bellometti S, Cecchettin M, Lalli A, Galzigna L.
Mud pack treatment increases serum antioxidant defenses in osteoarthrosic patients.
Biomed Pharmacother. 1996;50(1):37.

Constant F, Collin JF, Guillemin F, Boulange M.
Effectiveness of spa therapy in chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.
J Rheumatol. 1995 Jul;22(7):1315-20.

Cozzi F, Lazzarin P, Todesco S, Cima L.
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation in healthy subjects undergoing mud-bath applications.
Arthritis Rheum. 1995 May;38(5):724-6.

Sukenik S.
Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis at the Dead Sea.
Isr J Med Sci. 1995 Apr;31(4):210-4.

Tishler M, Brostovski Y, Yaron M.
Effect of spa therapy in Tiberias on patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Clin Rheumatol. 1995 Jan;14(1):21-5.

Wigler I, Elkayam O, Paran D, Yaron M.
Spa therapy for gonarthrosis: a prospective study.
Rheumatol Int. 1995;15(2):65-8.

Guillemin F, Constant F, Collin JF, Boulange M.
Short and long-term effect of spa therapy in chronic low back pain.
Br J Rheumatol. 1994 Feb;33(2):148-51.

Sukenik S.
Spa treatment for arthritis at the Dead Sea area.
Isr J Med Sci. 1994 Dec;30(12):919-21

Sukenik S, Giryes H, Halevy S, Neumann L, Flusser D, Buskila D.
Treatment of psoriatic arthritis at the Dead Sea.
J Rheumatol. 1994 Jul;21(7):1305-9.

Konrad K.
The way forward for balneotherapy.
Br J Rheumatol. 1994 Mar;33(3):301.

Balint G, Bender T, Szabo E.
Spa treatment in arthritis.
J Rheumatol. 1993 Sep;20(9):1623-5.

Sukenik S, Buskila D, Neumann L, Kleiner-Baumgarten A.
Mud pack therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.
Clin Rheumatol. 1992 Jun;11(2):243-7.

Konrad K, Tatrai T, Hunka A, Vereckei E, Korondi I.
Controlled trial of balneotherapy in treatment of low back pain.
Ann Rheum Dis. 1992 Jun;51(6):820-2.

Elkayam O, Wigler I, Tishler M, Rosenblum I, Caspi D, Segal R, Fishel B, Yaron M.
Effect of spa therapy in Tiberias on patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
J Rheumatol. 1991 Dec;18(12):1799-803.

Bell MJ.
Spa therapy in arthritis: a trialist's view.
J Rheumatol. 1991 Dec;18(12):1778-9.

Fam AG.
Spa treatment in arthritis: a rheumatologist's view.
J Rheumatol. 1991 Dec;18(12):1775-7.

Machtey I.
Mineral bath therapy in arthritis.
Ann Rheum Dis. 1991 Mar;50(3):201

Sukenik S, Neumann L, Buskila D, Kleiner-Baumgarten A, Zimlichman S, Horowitz J.
Dead Sea bath salts for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1990 Jul-Aug;8(4):353-7.

Sukenik S, Buskila D, Neumann L, Kleiner-Baumgarten A, Zimlichman S, Horowitz J.
Sulphur bath and mud pack treatment for rheumatoid arthritis at the Dead Sea area.
Ann Rheum Dis. 1990 Feb;49(2):99-102

Szucs L, Ratko I, Lesko T, Szoor I, Genti G, Balint G.
Double-blind trial on the effectiveness of the Puspokladany thermal water on arthrosis of the knee-joints.
J R Soc Health. 1989 Feb;109(1):7-9

Helliwell PS.
An appraisal of medicinal spa therapy for rheumatological disorders.
J R Soc Health. 1989 Feb;109(1):3-7


 

 

 

 

     
             
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