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History of Hydrotherapy Earliest Use of the Hot Tub Introduction to Modern Hydrotherapy Understanding the properties and characteristics of water Archimedes Principle Bougier's Theorem Bernoulli's Theorem Reynolds' Theorem Prantiti's Theorem Fronde-zahm's Experiments Pascal's Law Development of the human being against gravity: Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Bronze Age: Use of Hot tubs and Spas in the Mediterranean Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Saunas and Spas in Asia Classical Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Early Asian Baths Classical Period: Evolution of Asian Hot Tub Construction Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in the Middle East Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Meso-America In Depth: Roman Hot Tub and Spa Construction During the Classical Period The Baths of Caracalla Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Basic Design Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Materials Construction of the Baths: Metals Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia The origin of sauna Middle Ages Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Japan Middle Ages: Hot Tub Culture Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Scandinavia Renaissance Period Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas in France Renaissance Period: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia Industrial Age Industrial Age: American Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Modern Age Modern Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Modern Hot Tub, Spa and Sauna Culture: Asia Modern Sauna Culture in Scandanavia Conclusion Sources Health & Beauty Benefits of Exercise in Water Application and Benefits of Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy in Neuropatients Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis Muscle Weakness - Strength Training Poor Balance Poor Posture Decreased Cardiovascular Fitness Progressive Hydrotherapy Exercise Hydrotherapy gait reeducation treatment plan Wrist and Hand Joints Pelvis Knee reconstruction Cervical Spine Injury Lumbar Spine Injury Spinal Fractures Disc Pathology Musculo-Tendinous Injuries Hydrotherapy in the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Stress Fractures Hydrotherapy for Treatment of the Lumbopelvic Complex Chronic pain - Pain and Muscle Spasm Oedema Decreased range of movement Head Injury Epilepsy Burns Pediatric Hydrotherapy Head control Breathing control Relaxation through Hydrotherapy Juvenile Chronic Arthritis Hydrotherapy for the Clumsy Child Conclusion		Conclusion Caught up in the modern mania, for speed and efficiency, we find it harder to defend relaxing in a sauna, spa or hot tub. Accelerated lifestyles frequently leave no time—or room—for the long, lazy bath, which even some of the more militant shower addicts will admit to indulging in occasionally. The crown jewel of any fully appointed living space is a steam bath, sauna, or hydrotherapy hot tub. Once considered luxurious and exotic ways to cleanse the body, these accouterments are now readily available and are becoming ever more popular as we discover their value in a holistic approach to health. Indeed, when you experience their total effect, you realize that the mind and spirit also have need of revitalization that they provide. Steam and the heat of the sauna open the pores and allow trapped impurities to escape. The steam bath stimulates circulation, and the sauna loosens and relaxes tense muscles. In each, your breathing deepens as you inhale the hot air condensed with steam or desiccated by the moisture-absorbing wood of the sauna. A fragrant touch of eucalyptus or birch enhances the otherworldly atmosphere and carries you to Greece, Rome, or Scandinavia. When finished, step beneath a cold shower, if snow or an icy fjord is not handy, and you’re ready to face the world again. Alternatively - quietly rinse off in a warm shower; then drift off to bed and sleep. The hydrotherapy of the whirlpool hot tub can reinvigorate you even on the most tiresome day. Strategically placed jet streams of aerated water massage your body like strong, gentle fingers. The mantra-like bubbling and gurgling is reassuring and mesmerizing while your body and mind relax into peace and contemplation. In recent years, the massaging whirlpool concept has become more sociable with the invention of the hydrotherapy hot tub, a large, tub of aerated water that can comfortably hold you and several friends or an entire family. You don’t have to live in sunny California, where they were first introduced, to enjoy a hot tub—indoor models are rapidly becoming part of the leisure scene everywhere, as is surrounding your outdoor hot tub with lush landscaping, space heaters, and a gazebo for hot tub pleasure even in inclement weather. One last thought worth lingering on: it is interesting to reflect that when our ancestors did wash they were, until the last century, far less modest, prudish and self-conscious than us. Nor were they ashamed, when they could have luxury and amusement. The bathhouse, hot tub or spa was just as much a place of recreation, health and leisure as it was a place to get clean.