Aquatic Exercise Therapy
Published on 8. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
340 pages
978-0-7216-5681-6 (ISBN)
Description
This new comprehensive text is a clinically oriented guide to aquatic therapy. It discusses in-depth common orthopedic conditions, from arthritis, tendinitis and bursitis to tennis elbow and chronic low back pain. It includes information on biomechanics, physiology, diagnosis and treatment. Introductory chapters discuss what aquatic therapy is, how to design and implement a program, and the principles and properties of water.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
466 ills (310 in 2-color)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-5681-6 (9780721656816)
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Content
What Is Aquatic Exercise Therapy? Designing an Effective Aquatic Exercise Program. The Principles and Properties of Water. Aquatic Equipment. Introduction to Aquatic Rehabilitative Exercise. Exercising in Deep Water. Common Orthopedic Conditions. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Shoulder. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Elbow and Forearm. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Wrist and Hand. Gait and Balance. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Hip. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Knee. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Ankle and Foot. Aquatic Rehabilitation of the Spine. Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Aquatic Exercise. Integrating Land-Based Exercises Into Aquatic Rehabilitation Programs.