What is Pool therapy?
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TYPES:Generic: Hydrotherapy (water therapy)
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 Pool therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 7 | 5 | |
| Pain | 7 | 4 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 6 | 7 | |
| Muscle pain | 5 | 4 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Muscle fatigue | 1 | |
| Neck pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in calves | 1 | |
| Pain in feet | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
Karen1106
evaluated on Oct 21, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve flexibility/strength: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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