Comparison the effectiveness of training in hot mineral water and pool water on some of the psychological issues in women with chronic low back pain

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of hot mineral water with that of pool water on kinesophobia, depression, and disability of middle-aged women with chronic low back pain.
In this semi-experimental and practical study, two groups of middle-aged female ranging from 45 to 60 years old were selected among whom treating in health centers and hospitals. Each group of 10 patients randomly divided into two experimental groups: In group I, patients were treated in the pool full of Spa water, in group II, the same protocol was used in pool water. Data was gathered using the Tampa scale for kinesophobia, Stanford Depression Scale, and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire.
The independent t-test results showed no differences between two groups of hot mineral water and pool water in three variables of kinesophobia, depression and the disability (P≥0.05). But, paired t-test results showed significant differences between pre-test and post-test in two groups (P≤0.05).
Overall, the both types of water training have the effect on the variables but, no preference was observed in the type of intervention.