Can Aquatic Exercise Help?
Because of the relative weightlessness of participants, water exercise is an excellent exercise medium for people who are experiencing physical difficulty. • 90% of a person submerged in neck deep water will only bear 10% of their own body weight. • Water supports joints and lessen stress on them to encourage free movement, and provide mild resistance to help build muscle strength. • Buoyancy decreases forces on joints and allows easier, less painful movements. • Immersion in warm water raises the body temperature, causing blood vessels to dilate and increase circulation, and allows muscles to become relaxed to allow movement. • Our BackHab program incorporates stretching exercises, balance, coordination, body awareness, posture, body mechanics, muscle strengthening and participant education. This helps to ensure a well-balanced program for participants with back problems.
