Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Pain and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Many effects have been observed anecdotally throughout centuries of aquatic environment use for health maintenance and restoration but they are difficult to study.
Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Obesity Rehabilitation
Aquatic exercise would seem to offer the safest and most protective environment for obese individuals because of the buoyancy effects of immersion, which minimizes the risk of joint injury.
Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Geriatric and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation
Aquatic exercise has been successfully used to improve balance and coordination in older individuals, who face an increased risk of falling
Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Athletic Training
There is a substantial volume of literature that supports the potential value of using aquatic exercise as a cross-training mode
Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Respiratory and Athletic Rehabilitation
The pulmonary system is profoundly affected by immersion of the body to the level of the thorax. Part of the effect is due to shifting of blood into the chest cavity, and part is due to compression of the chest wall itself by water.
Aquatic Therapy – Applications in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Water immersion causes significant effects on the musculoskeletal system. The effects are caused by the compressive effects of immersion as well as reflex regulation of blood vessel tone.
Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional.
AQUATIC TREADMILL FOR EXERCISE IN THE ELDERLY
Aquatic treadmill or underwater treadmill exercise is gaining popularity as a means of exercise training in persons with osteoarthritis who cannot exercise on a land treadmill.
Why hydrotherapy is so effective for joint & back pain
What is Hydrotherapy?Hydrotherapy is a form a physiotherapy that utilises the physical properties of water to assist in exercise and rehabilitation. Hydro involves performing specific exercises while partially submerged in water to achieve individual ...
What is Physiotherapy and Benefits of Physiotherapy
According to WCPT ( world confederation of physical therapists ), physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing the quality of life