title: Aquatic therapy: making a wave in the treatment of low back injuries.
abstract: Aquatic therapy is a viable rehabilitation alternative for the treatment of spinal pain and dysfunction. The unique physical properties of the water make it an ideal medium for the rehabilitation of low back injuries. Aquatic programs can be used in conjunction with a land-based program or as a sole treatment approach. Orthopaedic specialists should consider aquatic rehabilitation in management of spinal injuries to enhance the injured patient's overall functional outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Aquacare Rehabilitation Services Inc., Salisbury, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Konlian
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D019567:Back Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome