Sharko Shower

The Charko douche (or Charko, or Scharko, Sharko, Skharko or Šarko shower) is a French-designed device widely used in the practice of medicine in the former Soviet Union.

Device
It uses high pressure water from a shower~like device for an extra-strong massage of theskin over the parient's entire body. The device is applied from a distance of 3.0 - 3.5m (8.5 - 10 feet) away from the patient. It uses a pressure of 1.5-3 atmospheres and the water is at a temperature of 15o–20oC (60o - 68oF). The procedure can cause haematoma for few days, so the procedure should not be done during the suntan season.

Uses
In the past it was used on the victims of the KGB to assist them to re-gain their senses and on heavy drunkards to re-gain sobriety.

Nowadays it is used solely for medical purposes. For massage, nerve problems and detoxification etc - in balneology and sanatoria in many countries around the Baltic Sea and Russia. It gives a relaxing effect on nerves, improves sleep quality, activates blood-flow, activates limphodrainage and helps with osteochondrosis and body metabolism problems.