Aquatic Exercise Therapy

This new comprehensive text is a clinically oriented guide to aquatic therapy. It discusses in-depth common orthopedic conditions, from arthritis, tendinitis and bursitis to tennis elbow and chronic low back pain. Includes information on biomechanics, physiology, diagnosis and treatment. Introductory chapters discuss what aquatic therapy is, how to design and implement a program, and the principles and properties of water.Introductory chapters discuss what aquatic exercise therapy is, how to design and implement a program, as well as the principles and properties of water--providing the foundation readers need to adapt the standard physio rehab model to the aquatic environment.Practical, easy-to-follow exercise protocols are provided for each joint, which help to improve compliance, speed recovery and increase understanding. Guidelines for progression are included for each exercise protocol, enabling readers to choose the correct exercise level for patients, to intensify exercises as the patient progresses and to measure patient improvement.An Exercise Priorities section highlights the most important aspects of treatment for each condition. A review of fibromyalgia delivers a safe, effective exercise routine for this sometimes puzzling condition.A full chapter on integrating land-based exercises into aquatic rehabilitation programs helps readers to develop a balance program. Read more