Story: Thermal pools and spas
Electricity was often used in addition to thermal treatments, and was thought to increase blood flow to limbs and ease joint stiffness. The exact purpose of the alarming treatment depicted in this photograph is unclear, but it appears to involve an electric current.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PA1-f-051-28-3
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