Used for relaxation 9. Assistance for exercise secondary to the buoyant effect of the water 10. Increased ability to perform resistive exercises 11. Relatively low risk of injury or reinjury 12. Minimum stress on joints 13.
Patients can exercise more independently in water.
This improves self-esteem 14. Good carry through to a home program with access to a pool 15. Sometimes the only medium that allows movement. Decrease pain level secondary to increased sensory input 17. Decreases tone in high toned patients when in warm water 18.