Physiological effects of immersion and its relation with sensory deprivation and relaxation in hydrotherapy

Authors

  • Márcia Gouveia da Cunha USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Programa de Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia Experimental
  • Fátima Aparecida Caromano USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v14i2p95-103

Keywords:

Hydrotherapy, Physical therapy^i2^smeth, Sensory deprivation^i2^sphysiol, Immersion, Relaxation^i2^sphysiol

Abstract

The goal of this article is to discuss the concepts and different studies related to the relaxation state and different approaches used in hydrotherapy. Different thecnics have been used in order to achieve the relaxation state, however this study will focus on the description of the most used approaches in hydrotherapy and psychology, and the relation between the physiological effects of imersion and sensory deprivation.

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Published

2003-08-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Cunha, M. G. da, & Caromano, F. A. (2003). Physiological effects of immersion and its relation with sensory deprivation and relaxation in hydrotherapy . Revista De Terapia Ocupacional Da Universidade De São Paulo, 14(2), 95-103. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v14i2p95-103