Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy in the elderly

Author: PT Alberto Caldern Garca. Termas de Cuntis Leonardo Proyect:Thermal Baths for Active Ageing Termas de Cuntis May 4-7, 2012

Active ageing is about creating a wide range of opportunities for older people to stay in control of their own lives. By giving them access to employment, by enabling them to make an active contribution to society through voluntary work, and by allowing them to live independently for as long as possible thanks to healthy ageing and an age-friendly environment with adapted housing, infrastructure and services.

Reason for not performing any physical exercise recommended

80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 De 55 a 64 aos De 65 a 74 aos De 75 y ms aos Otras razones Falta de fuerza de voluntad Prefiere realizar otro tipo de actividad de ocio (ir al cine, leer un libro, ver TV, etc.) Falta de tiempo Se lo impiden sus problemas de salud

Tasks of physical activity for adults and older

The dropout rate of exercise programs is close to 50 percent after 6 months after they have been initiated.

Perceived benefits and most valued aspects of PRAFAG.

Aquatic therapy techniques

Watsu in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

After the treatment period Watsu was observed a significant reduction in pain intensity. (Rafaela Okano Gimenes et al)

Watsu was supported as an effective holistic intervention compared to Aix massage for fibromyalgia syndrome Kieren Faull et al.

Watsu was helpful in controlling spasticity and improving ambulatory function of the patients with hemiparesis. Seung Chul Chon et al.

Application of Water Pilates in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis

(Adriana Avante et al)

Comparative study between hydrokinesio therapy and conventional physiotherapeutic modalities in perspective of rotator cuff impingement (Sandipan DasSarma et al) Aquatic PNF, Bad Ragaz Ring method, Water Pilates It can be suggested that being an active modality the said hydrokinesio therapy is showing significant patient benefit compared with conventional treatment.

Effects of a combined program of physical exercise and Halliwick method on hypertonia in adults with brain injury. (J. Martnez-Gramage et al)
Increased joint mobility passive ankle dorsiflexion (p = 0.05). Decrease in skin surface temperature after the session of hydrotherapy (p = 0.001). The combined program of aquatic physical therapy and land physiotherapy in adults with brain injury with a 3-month intervention improves joint mobility.

Postural balance and strength of knee flexors were improved after aquatic therapy based on Halliwick and Ai Chi methods in stroke survivors (Noh DK, Lim JY et al)

A program of Ai Chi aquatic exercise improves pain, spasms, disability, fatigue, depression and autonomy in patients with MS. (Castro-Snchez AM et al)

The combination of deep water running more gymnastics is generally more effective at reducing pain and disability in LBP patients that gymnastics general. (Cuesta-Vargas LA, et al)

Training programs with aquatic resistance equipment help reduce falls in the elderly, increasing balance and walking ability. Katsura Yet al.