Mental state following hyperthermie. Comparison of dry-hot sauna bath and "moderate-moisture thermotherapy" (momotherm)

Author(s): Klüber, B., Saran, R., Wendt, T.

Journal/Book: Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin. 1993; 3/1: 12-15.

Abstract: The Finnish sauna bath and a moderate-moisture thermotherapy (momotherm) were evaluated for their effects an psychological variables. 21 healthy volunteers participated in the study. The effects of 15 Finnish sauna baths and 15 momotherm therapies were compared in a before/after trial. The psychological parameters were evaluated by use of a standardized questionnaire defining 15 subscales or by analogue scales quantifying five parameters. Both therapies led to a significant (Wilcoxon test) improvement of the subscale "irritation" and in the analogue scale for "mental relaxation of the muscles". After "momotherrn" only the subscale "anxiety" was significantly improved. The subscale "depression" and the analogue scale "general well-being" were significantly changed in the Finnish sauna group only.

Keyword(s): Saunabad

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