The myriad benefits of exercising in water from a therapeutic standpoint

18 Sep The myriad benefits of exercising in water from a therapeutic standpoint

Water Therapy Exercise Program

From Spine-Health

People with osteoarthritis, osetoporosis, back conditions and other joint conditions generally have a tough time with higher or even medium-impact exercises.  Running, walking, biking, raquet sports, etc. are generally not an option for people that have a tendency to suffer from pain and discomfort during land-based exercise activities.  Water therapy is a growing solution to this problem, and provides a very vigorous medium for not only people with the aforementioned disorders, but for everyone looking to improve their fitness level safely.  Water’s properties of buyoancy, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure combine to give the exerciser amazing results.

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