Evidence Based Aquatic

Therapy in the elderly

Evidence Based Aquatic

Therapy in the elderly

Author: PT Alberto Calderón García. Termas de Cuntis

Leonardo Proyect:Thermal Baths for Active Ageing

Termas de CuntisMay 4-7, 2012

Author: PT Alberto Calderón García. Termas de Cuntis

Leonardo Proyect:Thermal Baths for Active Ageing

Termas de CuntisMay 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.

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De 55 a 64años

De 65 a 74años

De 75 y másaños

Se lo impiden susproblemas de salud

Prefiere realizar otrotipo de actividad deocio (ir al cine, leer unlibro, ver TV, etc.)

Falta de tiempo

Falta de fuerza devoluntad

Otras razones

Reason for not performing any physical exercise recommended

Tasks of physical activity for adults and older

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.

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.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 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 syndromeKieren Faull et al.

Watsu was supported as an effective holistic intervention compared to Aix massage for

fibromyalgia syndromeKieren Faull et al.

Watsu was helpful in controlling spasticity and improving ambulatory

function of the patients with hemiparesis. Seung Chul Chon 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)

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.

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. Martínez-Gramage et al)

Effects of a combined program of physical exercise and Halliwick method on

hypertonia in adults with brain injury.(J. Martínez-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)

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-Sánchez AM et al)

A program of Ai Chi aquatic exercise improves pain, spasms, disability,

fatigue, depression and autonomy in patients with MS.

(Castro-Sánchez 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)

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.

Training programs with aquatic resistance equipment help reduce

falls in the elderly, increasing balance and walking ability.

Katsura Yet al.