Does hydrotherapy help treat spinal muscular atrophy?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
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    Some evidence suggests that hydrotherapy, when added to routine physiotherapy, may be of benefit in spinal muscular atrophy. However, there is insufficient research in this area to make a conclusion. More studies are needed.

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    Some evidence suggests that hydrotherapy, when added to routine physiotherapy, may be of benefit in spinal muscular atrophy. However, there is insufficient research in this area to make a conclusion. More studies are needed. You should read... More