Water therapy has two forms to it. The one is consumption of drinking water and the second is the water therapy exercise programs (also called hydrotherapy or pool therapy). This consists of a variety of exercises to be performed in shallow water in a pool or in a tank. These exercises are specially tailored for back, spine, joints pain relief and muscles.
An individual who finds it difficult to do the land-based exercises due to pain or low bone density can benefit from this aquatic-based program because of the desirable properties of water. Hard surfaces make it uncomfortable to exercise on, but in water it is such a pleasurable environment.
An individual who finds it difficult to do the land-based exercises due to pain or low bone density can benefit from this aquatic-based program because of the desirable properties of water. Hard surfaces make it uncomfortable to exercise on, but in water it is such a pleasurable environment.
One doesn’t strain his/her body as water helps to support the body weight thereby making it easy to balance and exercise. Secondly, the temperature of the water is about 90-94 degrees (Fahrenheit), as warm as bathing water. This helps in improving the blood circulation and muscle-conditioning. Also, the experience of being in water is so soothing that it makes you feel relaxed and fresh.
Doctors advise water therapy as a versatile exercise and are particularly good for people with diabetes, high blood-pressure, muscle pull or tears and osteoporosis. These ailments become better and manageable with the exercises in water. However, before beginning any such treatment plan, consult a qualified health person. These plans vary from individual to individual’s body, age and ailments. Also, avoid exercising in water during fever, cold & cough or any type of infection or contagious disease as this may aggravate the situation.
Doctors advise water therapy as a versatile exercise and are particularly good for people with diabetes, high blood-pressure, muscle pull or tears and osteoporosis. These ailments become better and manageable with the exercises in water. However, before beginning any such treatment plan, consult a qualified health person. These plans vary from individual to individual’s body, age and ailments. Also, avoid exercising in water during fever, cold & cough or any type of infection or contagious disease as this may aggravate the situation.
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