RESEARCH PAPER
Effect of sanatorium treatment on increasing phase angle values
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Institute of Medicine, Jan Grodek State University, Sanok, Poland
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Institute of Medicine, Jan Grodek State University in Sanok, Polska
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Department of Toxicology, Toxicological Analysis and Bioanalysis, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Corresponding author
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Introduction and objective:
The phase angle is considered an indicator of the integrity and function of cell membranes and the overall nutritional status of the body. Phase angle measurement can be an indicator to improve performance and recovery in athletes. It also informs about hydration of the body, occurrence of swelling, and monitoring the level of fluids in the body. The aim of the article is to determine the impact of a 21-day sanatorium stay on the tissue condition of the participants by analyzing the phase angle values.
Material and methods:
The study included 261 patients aged 39–89 years undergoing a sanatorium stay at the ‘Solinka’ Sanatorium in Polańczyk in the Subcarpathian Province, south-east Poland. Phase angle measurements were taken at the beginning and end of the stay using the Tanita MC-780 MA-N multi-frequency bio-electrical impedance analyzer.
Results:
The results of the study show that the 21-day sanatorium stay had a significant impact on improving the tissue condition of the participants, as reflected in changes in phase angle values. Before the stay, the average phase angle was 5.53°, while after the stay, it increased to 5.69°, F K-W=184.006. This change is statistically significant, suggesting that the sanatorium treatment brought measurable health benefits. The greatest increase in this parameter was observed in individuals who participated in pool exercises and balneotherapy, highlighting the role of these treatments in improving physical condition.
Conclusions:
The 21-day sanatorium stay had a positive effect on cellular health, as reflected in the increase in phase angle values. Physiotherapy treatments, such as pool exercises, balneotherapy and mud wraps, are particularly effective in improving tissue condition.
The phase angle is considered an indicator of the integrity and function of cell membranes and the overall nutritional status of the body. Phase angle measurement can be an indicator to improve performance and recovery in athletes. It also informs about hydration of the body, occurrence of swelling, and monitoring the level of fluids in the body. The aim of the article is to determine the impact of a 21-day sanatorium stay on the tissue condition of the participants by analyzing the phase angle values.
Material and methods:
The study included 261 patients aged 39–89 years undergoing a sanatorium stay at the ‘Solinka’ Sanatorium in Polańczyk in the Subcarpathian Province, south-east Poland. Phase angle measurements were taken at the beginning and end of the stay using the Tanita MC-780 MA-N multi-frequency bio-electrical impedance analyzer.
Results:
The results of the study show that the 21-day sanatorium stay had a significant impact on improving the tissue condition of the participants, as reflected in changes in phase angle values. Before the stay, the average phase angle was 5.53°, while after the stay, it increased to 5.69°, F K-W=184.006. This change is statistically significant, suggesting that the sanatorium treatment brought measurable health benefits. The greatest increase in this parameter was observed in individuals who participated in pool exercises and balneotherapy, highlighting the role of these treatments in improving physical condition.
Conclusions:
The 21-day sanatorium stay had a positive effect on cellular health, as reflected in the increase in phase angle values. Physiotherapy treatments, such as pool exercises, balneotherapy and mud wraps, are particularly effective in improving tissue condition.
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