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Drinking therapy
This gift of nature, "...The gift of life...", as it has been so accurately described, has been known for centuries for its therapeutic properties. The drinking treatment is carried out with either thermal or natural mineral water, depending on the circumstances. Drinking therapy therefore is obviously indicated at Loutraki, which has the only natural mineral water in Greece that is recognized by the EC. Its water, when bottled at one of five modern boxing plants at Loutraki, travels not only all over Greece but all over the world. Thus, its unique preventative, medicinal and therapeutic properties are able to benefit thousands of people at the four corners of the earth. Loutraki has five splendidly organized centers for drinking therapy with mineral water where visitors may be treated for heart ailments, dyspepsia, disturbances of the nervous and circulatory systems, liver insufficiency, kidney and gall stones, etc. Indications
Bathing therapy Loutraki has three specially organized hydrotherapy units with the most up to date technical facilities for the best use of the hot springs. Under the vigilant supervision of specialized medical personnel, patients suffering from arthritis, neuralgia, skin diseases, gynecological complaints, and the like follow the scientific treatment program prescribed for each individual case. Steam baths, saunas and hydromassage with mineral water in attractive, luxurious surroundings perform invaluable services in the realm of health. The steam bath and the sauna help the organism to get rid of dead cells and toxins, soothe the nervous system and aid in the attainment of physical well being. The hydromassage invigorates the muscles, tightening the skin without inducing the slightest fatigue, while at the same time the organism absorbs the trace elements contained in the mineral water, with extremely beneficial results. Indications
Physiotherapy
The combination of bath and drinking therapy with physiotherapy dramatically
increases the beneficial effects of the overall treatment. A specialized
scientific staff consisting of doctors, physiotherapists, gymnastic instructors,
etc. examine the patient tand recommend the appropriate therapeutic program for
each ailment. Each separate case is then carefully supervised for the duration
of the cure in order to maximize the benefits of the treatment. Superbly
organized, the physiotherapy units possess the most modern equipment developed
for the sector: from infrared Laser beams crossed currents, TNS diadynamics,
polarized light and diathermy up through magnetic field electrotherapy. They
are thus able successfully to treat athletic injuries, paresis, paralysis
damage to the soft tissues, rheumatoid paresis, fractures, motion problems, etc.
The practical therapeutic program is accompanied by seminars on the physiology of
the body and scientific physical exercise taught by specialists in these fields.
Magnetic Therapy Thanks to the use of specially developed equipment, the unquestionable therapeutic qualities of electromagnetic fields have been placed at the disposal of medical science. Electrotherapy is able both to pinpoint with absolute accuracy the place where the body is affected and to act simultaneously upon four different spots, thus multiplying the benefit of the therapy. Ray Therapy Laser beams today are in the vanguard of contemporary medical practice. Infrared laser beams are directed at various frequencies, depending on the type of ailment, stimulating the natural properties of the cells and thus facilitating the treatment of a host of diseases. Beautification programs The Aesthetics Departments of the Hydrotherapy Units at Loutraki, staffed by experienced beauticians, possess the full range of services which the modern woman requires for proper attention to her appearance. Scientific programs for slimming, for the rejuvenation of the facial skin, and for combatting cellulite are among the revitalization and beauty programs offered at the hydrotherapy units. Particular emfasis is given to massage with the latest and most effective equipment. A combined course of bath therapy with the beautification program maximises the benefits of both treatments. In any case, health and beauty go hand in hand. |
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