Aqua Aerobics

Therapy Pool Activity

• water temperature 28°C / 82F

Sea Activity

Group Activity

Health Benefits

 

Aquatic Therapy is recognized for its potential to:

• Promote well-being

• Reduce anxiety

• Alleviate chronic pain

• Relieve stress

• Ease the pain of fibromyalgia

It is believed that the thermal properties of water assist healing. The body's reaction to hot and cold water causes the nerves at the surface of the skin to carry impulses deep into the body. This reaction is thought to:

• Lessen pain sensitivity

• Stimulate the immune system

• Aid lymphatic drainage

• Increase blood circulation

It is also likely to leave you both physically and mentally relaxed.

 

Thermal Aquatic Bodywork can Release Energy and Balance Chi

Thermal Aquatic Bodywork is an effective way of mobilizing "Chi" (life force) through the "Meridians" (lines of energy in the body). Body temperature water offers a unique and ideal medium for freeing energy. The lightness of the body in water allows the Aquatic practitioner to float you, which has the following effects:

• Frees the spinal vertebrae

• Rotates joint articulations

• Elongates muscles

All of the above benefits are simply not possible with land exercise.

Study & Research

• The Effects of Aerobic Water Exercise on Pregnancy

More Information

• wikipedia.com
• about.com

Precautions & Contraindications

 

Precautions:

Alcohol and smoking are prohibited during activities.

There are several precautions you need to consider before participating the thermal aquatic bodywork:

• confusion or disorientation

• after ingestion of alcoholic beverages

• under the influence of narcotic

• medications

• respiratory problems

• hypertension

• medical condition affecting the spine

• spinal disc herniation (slipped disc)

• pregnancy

• limited strength, endurance, balance, or range of motion

 

Contraindications:

You can not participate if you suffer from any of the following conditions:

• incontinence diarrhea, bowel/bladder incontinence

• vomiting (emesis)

• seizure (epilepsy) disorders

• open wounds or non-healing ulcers

• contagious skin condition

• herpes

• high fever

• HIV

• hepatitis C

• infectious diseases

• ear infection (otitis)

• urinary infections

• perforated eardrum

• eye infection

• heart disease (abnormal heart function), cardiac failure

• blood pressure disorder (untreated)

• pregnancy (after the 17th week, with your physician approval)

• chemotherapy and radiation therapy (after the 3rd month)

• allergies or sensitivities to pool chemicals

• excessive fear of water

• colostomy bag/catheter use by patient

Duration

• 30 Minutes

• 60 Minutes

• 90 Minutes

What to bring?

• swim wear

• swimming goggles

• earplugs

• water-shoes

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