EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AQUATIC THERAPY IN MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
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aquatic therapy, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal conditions, physical therapy
Abstract
Aquatic therapy, characterized by its use of the physical properties of water, offers unique advantages for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions by reducing joint stress, enhancing muscle relaxation, and facilitating easier movement compared to traditional land-based therapies. The buoyancy, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure of water provide natural resistance and support, allowing for early intervention and safer exercise regimens for individuals with various musculoskeletal disorders. This review explores the effectiveness of aquatic therapy, comparing it with conventional rehabilitation methods and discussing the challenges faced by physiotherapists in its application. Significant benefits include reduced risk of injury, accelerated recovery, and improved psychological well-being. However, challenges such as facility access, practitioner training, and insurance coverage limitations impede its widespread adoption. Recommendations are offered for overcoming these barriers to enhance the integration of aquatic therapy into routine clinical practice
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Waleed Mohsen Altowairqi
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Ahmed Alshanbari
Department of Physiotherapy, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Noha Talal Attiah
Department of Infectious Diseases, Public Health - Jeddah Second Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Hassan Radwan
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Tahir Mansour Al Jassas
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Osamah Hussin Mathkoor
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Thabet Muslih Alsufyani
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Fahad Muslih Alsufyani
Department of Physiotherapy, Alsahan Bani Saad Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Fahad Abdullah Alzhrany
Department of Physiotherapy, Ministry of Health, Taif, Saudi Arabia