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INTERNATIONAL BALNEOLOGICAL MEETING The First „Consensus” Conference How could we cooperate in the field of Balneology, Medical Hydrology and Spa therapy and Health Resort Therapy? Why have we gathered? Who are we?. ?.

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  1. INTERNATIONAL BALNEOLOGICAL MEETINGThe First „Consensus” ConferenceHow could we cooperate in the field of Balneology, Medical Hydrology and Spa therapy and Health Resort Therapy?Why have we gathered?Who are we? ?

  2. ISMH (1921)The purpose of the International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology (ISMH) is to design, plan, and co-ordinate scientific research in the fields of Health Resort Medicine and Spa Therapy for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.A major objective of ISMH is the preparation of international monographs for the continued establishment of guiding principles, directives, and standards in Health Resort Medicine and Spa Therapy. ISMH

  3. FEMTEC (1947) History started in October, 1937 when «The Fédération Internationale des Stations Balnéaires, Climatiques et Maritimes» was formed and the first President Jozsef Ferenc (Hungary) was elected.In July, 1947 at the first post-war congress in Switzerland the Federation was given the new name "International Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - Federation Internationale du Thermalisme et du Climatisme (FITEC)". Presidens of Matters and promote them internationally before states and public organization international business-like co-operation in health resorts' sector; study, research and experience exchanges in the sphere of Spa treatments; In 1999 decided to change the name "International Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy" to "FEMTEC (Federation Mondiale du Thermalisme et du Climatisme) - World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy FEMTEC

  4. OMTh World Hydrothermal OrganizationSITH (1964) International Society of Hydrothermal Tecniques.The objective is to interchange the knowledge about environmental sciences, the engineering, medical. OMTh SITH

  5. ESPA (1991)The European Spa Association's objective is to promote spas and balneology in Europe and to take care that the natural remedies based on mineral water, landscape and climate will be available to as great a number of citizens and visitors as possible.The interests of the European Spas Association lie at the core of the EU. ESPA

  6. UEMS European Union of Medical SpecialistsThe Section and the Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine represent specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine within the (UEMS).Twenty-four European countries are members of the Section and Board.Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine is recognized as a full specialty in each of these 24 countries.In this population of 500.000.000 inhabitants, more than 11.000 specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine practice UEMS

  7. ISPA is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry.Founded in 1991, ISPA's membership is comprised of approximately 2,000 health and wellness facilities and providers from nearly70 countries. ISPA strives to advance the professionalism of the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities, to promote the value of the spa experience. ISPA

  8. MEDICAL SPA ASSOCIATIONRecognizing the importance of bringing together the health care and spa industries in a way that will ensure the quality of care available to consumers, medical spa industry leaders, including licensed health care professionals, spa owners, spa consultants, medical spa facility designers and product manufacturers, have come together to form The Medical Spa Association. MEDICAL SPA ASSOCIATION

  9. What would be the main topics at our meetings?In which field should we find a Consensus?Exact definition of our professionMedical part:Defintion of Balneology,Medical Hydrology,Spa therapyCreating a GlossaryClarifyingTerminus TecnicusClaryfining the Medical or non Medical activities(wellness,fitness)

  10. How could we cooperate ?Task of ISMH:Clarifying the medical standardsOrganising multicentric studiesOrganising the basic sciencesHolding Regularly medical coursesEditing a common journal?Editing a Balneological Textbook

  11. Informing the medical stuff working in different countries about our activities,eventsAquiring sponsors(spa industry)who help to support the scientific researchCommon Lobbying for our profession in the countries to accept our activitiesParticipating in the thermal congresses

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