What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the historical significance of Charcot's hydrotherapy techniques for neurological ailments.

May 7, 2026Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria0 citationsOpen Access

The Charcot shower

MSMarianna SelikhovaSouthmead Hospital MMMarcelo MirandaFundación Chile ALAndrew LeesNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Key Points

To explore the historical significance of Charcot's hydrotherapy techniques for neurological ailments.
Reviewed Charcot's recommendations for hydrotherapy at Salpêtrière hospital.
Described the use and cultural adaptations of the Charcot shower treatment in Russia.
Identified Charcot's promotion of high-pressure, cold water showers for neurological symptom relief.
Noted the ongoing popularity of the Charcot shower technique in contemporary Russia.

Abstract

Abstract Jean Martin Charcot (1825–1893) was an enthusiast of hydrotherapy for the alleviation of neurological symptoms. At the Salpêtrière hospital, he frequently advised the use of a high-pressure shower, which delivered strong pulsing jets of cold water. This therapy gained particular popularity in Russia, where it remains widely used and is known as the Charcot shower treatment.

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