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Aquatic therapy (benefits) (what does it do (heals fractured bones,…
Aquatic therapy (benefits)
benefits
buoyancy provided by the water
supports weight of the person
limited amount of weight bearing which reduces the force of stress placed on the joints
what does it do
heals fractured bones
Aquatic therapy also utilizes hydrostatic pressure to decrease swelling and improve joint position awareness.
warmth of the water experience during aquatic therapy assists in relaxing muscles and vasodilates vessels, increasing blood flow to injured areas
limitations
People with cardiac disease should not participate in aquatic therapy
Those who have fevers, infections, or bowel/bladder incontinence are also not candidates for aquatic therapy
if you can't swim
who
adults
aftersurgery
athletes
strength training
elderly
bone and joint pain