Water changes both weight-bearing and resistance, creating another setting for rehabilitation. Its buoyancy can make movement more manageable while resistance provides a way to work on strength.
Who may benefit
This option may be considered when pain or injury makes land-based exercise difficult. Examples include muscle strains, joint pain, arthritis, and rehabilitation following surgery.
Potential benefits
A water-based program can support a range of rehabilitation goals in an environment that feels stable and comfortable.
- Joint flexibility and movement
- Strengthening injured muscles
- Balance and coordination
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Relaxation during recovery