Prospects of using thalassotherapy in occupational medicine

Journal/Book: XXIe Congrès international de Thalassothérapie Hammamet (Tunisie) 30 janvier-2 février 2000 S. 48. 2000;

Abstract: N.F. IZMEROV L.A. TARASOVA V. ZINKOVICH RAMS Institute of Occupational Health MOSCOW RUSSIA A wide range of hazardous industrial factors determines the development of various pathologies in the functioning of the most important organs and body systems of a worker. In the occupational clinic the choice and selected application of different physiotherapeutic methods are done with regard to the benefits they bring in treating of a particular pathology. Taking into account a well know hydrostatic effect of thalassotherapy which is aimed at the stimulation of a skin blood flow the ability of dissolved chemicals in the water as well as phytoneydes of waterplants cause skin receptors to a more active response. Hydro aerosols strengthen the effect too exciting vegetative sub cortex centers activating metabolic process improving cardio-vascular system respiratory organs etc. In this respect thalassotherapy as a preventive occupational approach seems advantageous. A good curative effects is expected in occupational patients with occupational sensor-motor disorders developed due to vibration physical overstress with the pathologies of central nervous system developed due to toxic substances chronic non-specific pulmonary disorders etc... Taking into account adaptive tonic metabolic psycho-emotional effects of thalassotherapy this method might be recommended both for the treatment and prevention of occupational diseases. wt

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