 An aquatic therapist and participant performing Watsu | |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mixed-sex | Yes |
| Type | Aquatic |
| Equipment | Resistance, floaties |
Hydrogymnastics is a water-based therapeutic exercise.[1] As its name suggests, this form of aquatic therapy or aquatic rehabilitation[2] is performed in water, and it can take place in swimming pools at aquatic leisure centres and/or in home pools. Being a form of aquatic therapy, hydrogymnastics aims to improve the physical and psychological health and well-being of an individual. Hydrogymnastics can be performed by anyone, including youths (children, teenagers, young adults), middle-aged people, the elderly, athletes and those with disabilities. Hydrogymnastics is often assisted by a qualified aquatic therapist and/or exercise physiologist. Although the effects of hydrogymnastics may vary between individuals belonging to different age groups and genders, hydrogymnastics mainly improves one's cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and mobility.[2]
- ^ "hydrogymnastics", The Free Dictionary, retrieved 2019-04-10
- ^ a b "An Introduction to Aquatic Therapy". Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers. 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2019-04-10.