In the water we feel lighter and can move more easily, this is because in a liquid medium gravity is lower and therefore weigh less, which allows executing movements without being able musculature.
Taking advantage of this aquatic therapy is applied to restore the health of people affected by a variety of physical and psychological problems or improve when full recovery is not possible.
From the perspective of the physiology of aquatic therapy aims to improve joint mobility, balance, cardiovascular endurance and increase muscle tone, among others.
From a psychological perspective, provides sense of well being, improve cognitive functioning, learning ability and motor adaptation, encourages interest and confidence in oneself and the notion of independence.
As with any treatment must undergo a medical examination before implementation, especially if you have heart or circulatory problems.
Water therapy is a personalized exercise plan for people with health problems and directed by a health care professional, may well be a physiotherapist or other specialist.
It may be beneficial in a wide range of cases: hemiplegic patients suffering from spasticity or muscle stiffness, people with traumatic injury or neurological diseases, suffering from fibromyalgia, osteoporosis or obesity, ie mental and physical disabilities of various kinds and all ages, from babies to elderly.
A workout can last between 30 and 45 minutes between 5 and 10 minutes of warming in which the body adapts to the environment and its temperature, those minutes of preparation are followed by the proper exercise program.
Typically, they apply several of these sessions a week for about six months, as showing that traces the career plan for each patient. Furthermore, this therapy can be applied in addition to other treatments as appropriate in each case, including the conventional rehabilitation.
There is no need to swim to enjoy the benefits of aquatic therapy, this is done in pools that are found in warm water cerradascon facilities and a minimum temperature of 30 degrees.
Clarity that the program is often different from Aquafitness practiced in many fitness and led to healthy people or with minor health problems.
Nor to be confused with the hydrotherapy that involves the application of baths, full or partial, with waters of different temperatures and / or pressure as therapeutic agents.
As with any physical activity is important to eat half an hour before or after each session to ensure that digestion was made
