Charcot shower

The Charcot shower or Charcot douche (alternatively spelled Charko, Scharko, Sharko, Skharko or Šarko) is a type of high-pressure shower invented by the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.[1] Initially used as a medical device, it became popular in spas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[1]

The device projects water under high pressure from a shower head, enabling an extra-strong massage over the patient's entire body. It is applied from a distance of 3.0–3.5m (8.5–10 feet) using water at a temperature of 15°–20 °C (60°–68 °F) and at a pressure of 1.5–3 atmospheres. The procedure can cause hematoma (bruising).

References

Francis, Yelena P., ed. (2013). Great Russian Short Stories of the Twentieth Century: A Dual-Language Book. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. p. 251. ISBN 978-0486488738.

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[Francis-1] Francis, Yelena P., ed. (2013). Great Russian Short Stories of the Twentieth Century: A Dual-Language Book. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. p. 251. ISBN 978-0486488738.