by Frank Klene, PT, DPT, CSCS
Exercising in water has several benefits that help improve
function, fitness, balance, flexibility and strength.
The buoyancy of water decreases stress on
joints and allows a person to move easier without pain. This is a great option for several types of
patients, ranging from athletes recovering from surgery to patients with
degenerative joints.
A study published
in the May 2012 JOSPT provides new
information on the specific effects of how water can decrease stresses on the
body. The study looked at how running at
varied depths of water decreased loads on the body.
Results showed that running at hip level
decreases nearly 40 percent of normal forces applied to the body, and running
at chest level decreases the forces by 50 percent.
So if
you're in pain and are unable to do exercises on land, head to the pool and get
your hair a little wet! It’s a great alternative and can help you achieve your
fitness goals.
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