Balneotherapy in treatment of spastic upper limb after stroke.

Introduction: After stroke, spasticity is often the main problem that prevents functional recovery. Pain occurs in up to 70% of patients during the first year post-stroke.

Materials And Methods: A total of 70 patients (30 female and 45 male) mean age (65.

Effects of sulphate-sulphide mineral water "mlječanica" in patients with hypertension.

Introduction: Arterial hypertension is the main independent risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease and death. It affects development and course of cerebrovascular insult (CVI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Balneotherapy with sulphide baths was administered to patients having stage I hypertension (BP values 140-159/90-99), with no arrhythmia or pronounced coronary disease.