What is Aquatic Therapy Exercises?
CATEGORY: Exercises
TYPES:Generic: Aquatic Therapy ExercisesBrand:
Aquatic exercise therapy refers to any program of stretching, lifting and exercising of limbs that takes place in water. Water exercise is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Water supports joints to make movement easier, while it may act as resistance to help build muscle strength.
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How do members experience Aquatic Therapy Exercises?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 90 | 34 | |
| Improve mobility | 80 | 25 | |
| General health | 48 | 27 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 22 | 8 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 21 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 11 | |
| Pain | 5 | |
| Muscle soreness | 4 | |
| Muscle pain | 3 | |
| Muscle fatigue | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 67 |
Member evaluations
Zippo
evaluated on Mar 20, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Gudjon
evaluated on Sep 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
TinaLuvsLife
evaluated on Feb 25, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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