HYDROTHERAPY AT HOMEFor 5 Common Health Issues

WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY?• Hydrotherapy is the use of water,

externally, for treatment of illness, diseases, and ailments.

• Ancient Greece and Rome coined the natural remedy by using hot springs and public bath houses for illness and injuries.

• AKA: Aquatherapy, hydropathy, and water therapy

COLD WATER VS. WARM WATER THERAPYCold Water Therapy

Increases metabolism Boosts immunity Stabilizes blood pressure Pain reducer

Warm Water Therapy

Relaxes muscles Increases flexibility and

mobility Improves circulation Decreases inflammation More commonly used

hydrotherapy method

3 KEY COMPONENTS OF HYDROTHERAPY

o Heat-Expands blood vessels and increases blood circulation.

o Buoyancy-Reduces body weight to relieve pressure and create relaxation.

o Massage-With a mix of water and air from water jets, the jet streams relax muscles and increase endorphins to relieve pain.

HYDROTHERAPY FOR ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treats joint pain and

stiffness. Reduces swelling in affected

joints Improves joint mobility Common therapy sessions

involve soaking or simple exercises for pain relief

Osteoarthritis Improves mobility and

function Decreases pain in affected

joints Common therapy sessions

involve strength exercises

HYDROTHERAPY FOR FIBROMYALGIA

o Pain reduction throughout body after 20 minutes of full body immersion

o Increased mobility and flexibilityo Reduced stiffness in bodyo Improvement in sleep quality

HYDROTHERAPY FOR INSOMNIA Raises body temperature to aid one to fall

asleep faster. Keeps blood flow steady throughout body. Keeps excess blood from brain, allowing

one to relax. Relaxes muscles.

HYDROTHERAPY FOR STRESSo Lowers heart rate to allow

relaxing sensations to activate

o Decreases blood pressureo Endorphins are released to

help stress-related aches and pains decrease

HYDROTHERAPY FOR DIABETES

Regulates blood sugar Relieves diabetic-related

aches and pains Increases mobility and

flexibility for light exercise moves

Improves weight management

WHY HYDROTHERAPY AT HOME

Cost efficiency-price of tubs vs. medical bills

Convenience-can be done at your own time

Privacy

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REFERENCES

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