Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Thalassotherapy

Radiology & Physiotherapy, Balneology & Resorts

Also known as: Sea therapy, Marine therapy

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Thalassotherapy is defined as a combined treatment method utilizing both the maritime climate and sea bathing. It integrates the principles of climatotherapy in coastal regions with the therapeutic effects of hydrotherapy.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

THALASSOTHERAPY (from the Greek thalassa—sea and therapeia—treatment), a combined treatment using the maritime climate and sea bathing. In thalassotherapy, therefore, along with the features of climatotherapy (see) in coastal areas, hydrotherapeutic effects (see Sea bathing) also play a role.

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“Thalassotherapy.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/thalassotherapy/