title: A new hydrofitness device for leg musculoskeletal conditioning.
abstract: A new leg hydrofitness device has been designed for aquatic exercise. It consists of three separate rectangular-shaped buoyant floats that are positioned around the ankle. A clinical trial indicates its potential value for walking reeducation, strengthening leg muscles, and enhancing joint extensibility.
authors: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Goitz
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Towler
authors: L P
authors: LP
authors: Buschbacher
authors: R P
authors: RP
authors: Wilder
authors: J G
authors: JG
authors: Thacker
authors: R F
authors: RF
authors: Edlich
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology*; D009132:Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation