Recent leg injuries will not be as effected by weight bearing and walking activities. Full weight bearing may be initiated earlier. Water temperature can be set at higher levels than air temperature. The extra warmth allows for quicker and more complete stretching. The calming and soothing properties of water add to the benefit of hydrotherapy.
Many apprehensions seem to vanish when therapeutic exercises are offered in a pool.
The more senior a person is, the more benefit water exercise is. It is very difficult to injure yourself while swimming or water walking. If you are recovering from an injury or if you are looking to start exercising after a long absence, jump into a pool as soon as you can. You will be surprised by your progress.