Who benefits from water exercise?
Water exercise can be beneficial for people with anyform of arthritis. It is particularly helpful for people: • with arthritis in several joints as all joints can be exercised at once • with conditions affecting feet, knees, hips and back • preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery • who find it difficult or painful to exercise on land.What sort of exercise can I do in water? There are several different ways you can exercise in water. It depends on your type of arthritis and how it is affecting you, your fitness level, ability and interests: • If you are new to water exercise or your arthritis is limiting your ability to exercise, you may find it useful to have one-on-one sessions in a hydrotherapy pool with a physiotherapist. This involves a physiotherapist prescribing and helping you with specific exercises for your condition. The physiotherapist may also use other therapy techniques, such as joint mobilisation or stretching. When you are familiar with your exercises
