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Underwater Fitness : Hydrotherapy


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Swimming as an exercise is much more useful than generally understood.Water provides a maintained resistance during movement, thus helping generalised toning of muscles.Chest is under constant pressure from all sides so it takes a slightly different effort from lungs as compared to lung function in any other exercise.It can be used by sports person to increase body flexibility and endurance.Aqua aerobics may be used to improve agility.Sri Lanka Cricket team used aqua aerobics widely before 1996 World Cup to increase fitness levels and this totally transformed the team which went on to win the tournament.Generally swimming is a very safe exercise when it comes to injury rehabilitation just that your physio or specialised hydro physio therapist needs to help you with quantifying your effort under water.Hydrotherapy as a branch of medical rehabilitation is a widely accepted phenomenon in many parts of the world.Swimming as a leisure activity is a great way to destress.Slow prolonged swimming is as good as a massage session for general relaxation.Few factors that matter if you want to take up,swimming as an exercise are: Make sure the pool is hygienically well maintained. There should be no slippery floors or pool surface. Duration and technique of swimming that may help you the most, should be decided by professionals. Never exceed your body limitations. People with ligament,muscle injury or any form of vertebral disc issues should do only specified exercises under water. Stroke patients, special children,paraplegics and quadriplegics can be benefitted immensely with hydrotherapy but its still a distant dream for Indian medical scenario.

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