Reduced risk of falls: Exercising in an aquatic environment reduces the risks of falls and injuries that can cause major setbacks during post-op rehabilitation. In addition to improving overall recovery outcomes, it also allows the patient to do the exercises and balance training they would be reluctant to do on land for fear of injury.
Decreased joint inflammation during recovery: Low resistance of water along with hydro-static pressure promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, decreases swelling and pain, and increases tolerance to the exercises. Less inflammation...