[The reception of Sebastian Kneipp's hydrotherapeutic method. Its significance in contemporary medicine]

Przegl Lek. 2005;62(12):1586-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The reports of Władysław Jasiński (1827-1903), Józef Surzycki (1855-1937) and Józef P. Drzewiecki (1860-1907), XIX century Polish physicians from the hydrotherapeutic infirmary in Worishofen are described with full particulars. The Kneipp's hydrotherapeutic methods are presented in more details. The Worishofen's physicians at that time are outlined. The critical view of therapeutic methods in Worishofen by Polish physicians is depicted. The importance of hydrotherapeutic methods for contemporary and present medicine is thoroughly described.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • History, 19th Century
  • Humans
  • Hydrotherapy / history*
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Male
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / history
  • Poland
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / history*

Personal name as subject

  • Władysław Jasiński
  • Józef Surzycki
  • Józef P Drzewiecki