ArticleOpen access journal of sports medicine2012
Curative and health enhancement effects of aquatic exercise: evidence based on interventional studies.
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- Rehabilitation modalities in ankylosing spondylitis: orthopaedic perspectives on function, bone health, and surgical safety.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Effects of a short-term aquatic exercise intervention on symptoms and exercise capacity in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a pilot study.European journal of applied physiology · 2018Article
- The Effects of Aquatic Exercises on Physical Fitness and Muscle Function in Dialysis Patients.BioMed research international · 2015Article
- Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body.North American journal of medical sciences · 2014Review
- Reproducibility of an aerobic endurance test for nonexpert swimmers.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2012Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to report on the health benefits and curative effects of aquatic exercise.
methodsWe adopted the results of high-grade study designs (ie, randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized controlled trials), for which there were many studies on aquatic exercise. Aquatic exercise, in this study, means walking in all directions, stretching, and various exercises and conditioning performed with the feet grounded on the floor of a swimming pool. We excluded swimming. We decided to treat aquatic exercise, underwater exercise, hydrotherapy, and pool exercise as all having the same meaning.
resultsAquatic exercise had significant effects on pain relief and related outcome measurements for locomotor diseases.
conclusionPatients may become more active, and improve their quality of life, as a result of aquatic exercise.
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