Galvanic bath

Galvanic bath is an alternative medical treatment (a type of electrotherapy) based on the simultaneous use of water and electric current.

The patient lies in a 34 degree Celsius bath, while gentle electric current is passed through his body.

Galvanic baths are mostly used in the treatment of degenerative diseases such as inflammatory arthritis and problems with the joints.

This procedure is said to improve the circulation, reduce pain and was considered especially beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis though no studies have been done to confirm these claims.

Jennie Kidd Trout played the most notable role in studying galvanic bath effects and generally popularizing the procedure.