Aquatic Therapy

Physical therapy administered while the body is immersed in an aquatic environment.

Also Known As:

Exercise Therapy, Aquatic; Exercise Therapy, Water; Therapies, Ai Chi; Therapy, Ai Chi; Therapy, Aquatic; Therapy, Aquatic Exercise; Therapy, Pool; Therapy, Water Exercise; Ai Chi Therapy; Aquatic Exercise Therapy; Pool Therapy; Water Exercise Therapy; Water Tai Chi Therapy

Networked: 117 relevant articles (22 outcomes, 35 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 1158551
- Physical Therapy Modalities: 8645
  - Hydrotherapy: 437
    - Aquatic Therapy: 117
- Rehabilitation: 360
  - Physical Therapy Modalities: 8645
    - Hydrotherapy: 437
      - Aquatic Therapy: 117

Experts

1.	Güeita-Rodríguez, Javier: 5 articles (01/2022 - 11/2019)
2.	Pérez-de la Cruz, Sagrario: 5 articles (01/2021 - 06/2019)
3.	Carroll, Louise M: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2017)
4.	Clifford, Amanda M: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2017)
5.	Morris, Meg E: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2017)
6.	Volpe, Daniele: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2017)
7.	Bonnyman, Alison M: 3 articles (01/2022 - 08/2015)
8.	Marinho-Buzelli, Andresa R: 3 articles (01/2022 - 08/2015)
9.	O'Connor, William T: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2020)
10.	Palacios-Ceña, Domingo: 3 articles (01/2022 - 11/2019)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 05/01/2012 - "A review of the most recent and highest-quality literature regarding these modalities found that strength training, aquatic therapy, and balance and perturbation therapy were the most beneficial with respect to reducing pain and improving function. " 04/17/2022 - "The aim of this study was to assess whether aquatic therapy is more efficient than standard (land-based) rehabilitation in terms of range of motion (ROM), function, and pain after arthroscopic RCR. " 11/01/2017 - "The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of an aquatic therapy program on pain intensity, functional ability, and quality of life in older people with knee OA. " 12/02/2023 - "Modified metaphors were used to assist the patient in understanding his pain experience as part of a multi-modal program that included exercise and aquatic therapy. " 10/17/2023 - "Relating the pain outcome by fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) short term showed a trend in favour of the aquatic therapy group with WMD = -5.04 (95% CI: - 9.26 to - 0.82, p = = 0.02) with heterogeneity χ2 = 11.07, df = 4 (p = 0.03; I2 = 64%). "
2.	Stroke (Strokes) 03/31/2023 - "Aquatic therapy is beneficial for people post-stroke, as it improves their physical function, well-being, and quality of life. " 10/01/2008 - "Postural balance and knee flexor strength were improved after aquatic therapy based on the Halliwick and Ai Chi methods in stroke survivors. " 03/01/2021 - "The PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the PEDro databases were searched from their inception through to 31/05/2020 on randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of aquatic therapy on stroke recovery. " 11/28/2020 - "The principal aim of this study was to quantify the effects of 12 sessions of Halliwick aquatic therapy for the treatment of balance in patients with chronic stroke. " 01/01/2020 - "Objective: The study aim was to compare the effects of a water-based sequential preparatory approach (SPA) and conventional aquatic therapy in improving motor functions and quality of life in patients with chronic stroke. "
3.	Spinal Cord Injuries (Spinal Cord Injury) 01/01/2022 - "Aquatic therapy (AT) has been reported to be beneficial for individuals with spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D); however, AT has also been reported to be underutilized in SCI/D rehabilitation. " 01/01/2020 - "Spinal cord injury patients with various invasive appliances can safely participate in specialized aquatic therapy without complications and seem to achieve clinically significant benefits. " 01/01/2023 - "Efficacy of aquatic therapy in people with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis." 01/01/2022 - "Aquatic Therapy after Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Gait Initiation Analysis Using Inertial Sensors." 01/01/2022 - "The state of aquatic therapy use for clients with spinal cord injury or disorder: Knowledge and current practice."
4.	Fatigue 12/01/2022 - "In addition, aquatic therapy improved balance based on the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) compared to the control group (SMD, 1.19; 95% CI, [(0.62)-(1.76)]; I2=11%) CONCLUSIONS: Aquatic therapy has positive effects on fatigue and balance. " 01/01/2021 - "Several barriers to aquatic therapy including safety when getting dressed, fatigue and transport were identified although many enablers were also identified, including an improvement in function, less falls and group socialization. " 12/01/2022 - "Aquatic therapy had a positive effect on fatigue compared to control group based on Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) in physical (SMD, -1.29; 95% CI, [(-1.65) - (-0.93)]; I2=88%) cognitive (SMD, -0.75; 95% CI, [(-1.08)-(- 0.43)]; I2=78%), and psychological (SMD, -1.25; 95% CI, [(-1.59) - (-0.90)]; I2=79%) domains, and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) (SMD, -0.53; 95% CI, [(-0.86) - (-0.20)]; I2=57%). " 01/01/2019 - "Fatigue is difficult to treat; cognitive behavioral therapy and aquatic therapy can be beneficial. " 12/01/2022 - "A systematic review with meta-analysis on balance, fatigue, and motor function following aquatic therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis."
5.	Fibromyalgia (Fibrositis) 10/17/2023 - "Articles were eligible if they were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) analysing the effects of aquatic therapy in adult people diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and published by October of 2022 in English or Spanish. " 07/01/2008 - "Effectiveness of aquatic therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized controlled open study." 10/17/2023 - "This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of aquatic therapy as an adjunct treatment to usual care in people suffering from fibromyalgia. " 10/17/2023 - "Aquatic therapy improves self-reported sleep quality in fibromyalgia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis." 01/01/2023 - "Effectiveness of aquatic therapy on sleep in persons with fibromyalgia. "

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics
2.	Exercise Therapy (Therapy, Exercise)
3.	Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)
4.	Climatotherapy
5.	Resistance Training