Pool Based Exercise
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy:
WARM WATER: facilitates muscle relaxation and increases peripheral circulation; stimulates body awareness, balance, and trunk stability
VISCOSITY OF WATER: provides resistance for strength training
THE REDUCTION OF GRAVITATIONAL FORCES: in the pool allows the patient to stand and begin gait training and strengthening exercises without causing further damage to healing structures
BUOYANCY: in warm water results in decreased pain sensitivity and supports the joints and one's body weight. It reduces gravitational pull and lessens compressive forces overall.
IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT MORALE: and confidence can be established by providing a positive medium in which to function
WARM WATER: facilitates muscle relaxation and increases peripheral circulation; stimulates body awareness, balance, and trunk stability
VISCOSITY OF WATER: provides resistance for strength training
THE REDUCTION OF GRAVITATIONAL FORCES: in the pool allows the patient to stand and begin gait training and strengthening exercises without causing further damage to healing structures
BUOYANCY: in warm water results in decreased pain sensitivity and supports the joints and one's body weight. It reduces gravitational pull and lessens compressive forces overall.
IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT MORALE: and confidence can be established by providing a positive medium in which to function
