Knee Osteoarthritis and Balneotherapy

"Whirlpool bath, bath with immersion showers, poultice application and underwater massage.~The baths were performed in an individual tub in ten-minute sessions. The temperature was set specifically for each patient, on average from 34 to 38°C. These were baths with jets and air diffusion.~The mud was applied as a poultice to the 2 knees and if necessary (duration of application: 10 minutes).~The massages were carried out by qualified physiotherapists under an affusion ramp of thermal water at 38°C for 10 minutes.~The water used is a mixed sulphated Natural Mineral Water, collected by drilling the capuchins at a depth of 975 m. The temperature of the water at the outlet of the borehole is 41.8°C and is lowered to 35°C."