Aquatic therapy in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Water is the ideal environment for active physical therapy. By taking advantage of the physical properties of water, early resumption of rehabilitation is possible. An individualized program in aquatic rehabilitation requires the attending clinician to have specialized knowledge and experience in design and supervision. This article provides an overview of aquatic physical therapy and includes suggestions for the treatment of common athletic injuries.
Prins
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Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.
Cutner
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome