Aquatic therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves performing exercises in the water.Exercising in the water provides many benefits that exercising on land can not.Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance.
This Kind of Physical Therapy is especially advisable for people who have difficulty with weight lifting exercises because of recent fractures, sprains, the weight or arthritis.
Aquatic Physical Therapy includes prevention, health,treatment, rehabilitation, wellness and fitness of patient/client populations in an aquatic environment
It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy can help one build strenght in weak and injured muscles.vasodilation of the blood vessels occurs when a person exercises in warm water, which will increase blood flow to the injury and result in increase oxygen delivery and healing of damaged tissue.
The pool is an excellent medium in which to rehabilitate those with neurological and musculoskeletal problems. It provides an opportunity for people to exercise and gain strength while affording them a comfortable environment where they can re-initiate limb and body movement.
Aquatic Therapy helps in
► function
► aerobic capacity/endurance conditioning
► balance, coordination and agility
► body mechanics and postural stabilization
► flexibility
► gait and locomotion
► relaxation
► muscle strength, power, and endurance
But aquatic therapy is not suggeted to everyone.People who have a cardiac condition,having infections, bowel/bladder incontinence or fever should not participate in aquatic physical therapy since this could be harmful to them. It is advisable that you speak to your physician before entering an Aquatic Therapy Programe.
