Several physical therapists are concentrating on aquatic physical therapy nowadays as it has proved to have many advantages to many people across nations. Weakened muscles, age-related ailments, and athletic injuries are some sicknesses that aquatic physical therapy has proven to cure. Physical therapists can use aquatic therapy in the reduction of pain, muscle and joint strains and body strengthening with minimal impact. People who are undergoing physical therapy can also specialize in the aquatic therapy field as it is a good field to enter into.
As one may suspect going by the name, this is a therapy that incorporates the exercises and movements done in water. Weak muscles and injuries can be relived by moving in water as there is less strain on the joints, muscles and bones unlike on dry land. Exercise is vital aspect in remaining healthy and recovering from any sickness, however in case of injuries or general poor physical wellbeing either from age or other aspects, it can be hard to exercise. Water helps in building resistance which assists in strength and endurance building as well as low impact exercises. There are many benefits of water exercises which include not using resistance machines or strain while lifting weights.
For better results of aquatic therapy, and for the client to enjoy full motion, the pool has to be large, and the water should be warm. Patients will relax in their exercises if there is water surrounding them. There is circulation of blood from the heart to the legs without any swellings on the joints or the feet. While performing the exercises, there is an increase in the flexibility, strength and balance of the patient due to the water resistance as the resilience offers support and resistance.
You can build endurance, strength and agility and general health in an aged, injured, overweight or weak patients by starting aquatic therapy as a means of treatment. There are many benefits to athletes who add aquatic physical therapy during their training routine. The strength and general cardiovascular health of a person suffering from arthritis can be improved through aquatic physical therapy. Almost every physical therapy patients stand to benefit from the relaxation of aquatic therapy and their self-esteem, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance are increased.
To conclude, aquatic exercise is the use of water and its components as the basic exercise method. Aquatic physical therapy can be done alone or with other health-related exercises. A patient can achieve an intensive workout and enjoy increased resistance in water if buoyancy belts, dumbbells, aqua mitts, and noodles are included while doing aquatic physical therapy.