Using aquatic therapy if you are a Parkinson's patietn

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Article by Crystal Ware

Some doctors prescribe medications to treat Parkinson's disease while others recommend physical therapy. One method that has been proven to help people deal with this condition is the use of aquatic therapy. This technique involves therapists using water and other activities that are specifically designed to enhance, restore and maintain a person's functional abilities.

WHY AQUATIC THERAPY?

After an injury, illness, or surgery, a patient may experience increased sensitivity to pain and lose some ability to bear weight on the affected area of the body. Water reduces the pull of gravity, which allows motion and functional activity to be more comfortable. Rehab pools are useful because water supports the body while reducing joint stress and providing resistance and assistance with movements. Patients with PD can improve function and mobility at a rapid pace during the healing process. Some other benefits of aquatic therapy include improved muscle strength and cardiovascular function, reduced stress, decreased swelling, increased circulation and a higher range of motion. Increased flexibility, balance and coordination are also common results of aquatic therapy.

There are four components that make aquatic therapy unique from traditional therapies: buoyancy, heat, hydrostatic pressure and resistance. Buoyancy provides support by decreasing gravitational forces placed on weak limbs that are less able to bear weight. It lessens stress on muscles and joints, which allows a person to move more easily. Aquatic therapy is usually performed in heated pools, and the warm water relaxes muscles and improves the range of motion and flexibility. Hydrostatic pressure uses the water surrounding the body to help circulate blood from the legs to the heart, reducing swelling that can occur in the ankles and feet. Resistance is felt in only one direction with traditional therapies, which can cause some muscles to become overdeveloped while others aren't utilized as much as they should be. Aquatic ther! apy help s to improve muscle strength and balance in patients with PD by providing resistance in all directions.

People with Parkinson's disease should consider aquatic therapy as an option when looking at possible treatments. Aquatic centers offering therapy as well as exercise programs can be found by asking your doctor or researching the internet.

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Crystal is an Account Manager with Location3 Media.

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