Relaxation through Hydrotherapy


History of Hydrotherapy Earliest Use of the Hot Tub Introduction to Modern Hydrotherapy Understanding the properties and characteristics of water Archimedes Principle Bougier's Theorem Bernoulli's Theorem Reynolds' Theorem Prantiti's Theorem Fronde-zahm's Experiments Pascal's Law Development of the human being against gravity: Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Bronze Age: Use of Hot tubs and Spas in the Mediterranean Bronze Age: Use of Hot Tubs, Saunas and Spas in Asia Classical Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Early Asian Baths Classical Period: Evolution of Asian Hot Tub Construction Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in the Middle East Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Meso-America In Depth: Roman Hot Tub and Spa Construction During the Classical Period The Baths of Caracalla Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Basic Design Construction of the Baths at Caracalla: Materials Construction of the Baths: Metals Classical Period: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia The origin of sauna Middle Ages Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Scandinavia Middle Ages: Use of Spas, Saunas and Hot Tubs in Japan Middle Ages: Hot Tub Culture Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia Middle Ages: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Scandinavia Renaissance Period Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Renaissance Period: Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas in France Renaissance Period: Hot tub and Spa Culture in Asia Industrial Age Industrial Age: American Use of Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Modern Age Modern Hot Tubs, Spas and Saunas Modern Hot Tub, Spa and Sauna Culture: Asia Modern Sauna Culture in Scandanavia Conclusion Sources Health & Beauty Benefits of Exercise in Water Application and Benefits of Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy in Neuropatients Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis Muscle Weakness - Strength Training Poor Balance Poor Posture Decreased Cardiovascular Fitness Progressive Hydrotherapy Exercise Hydrotherapy gait reeducation treatment plan Wrist and Hand Joints Pelvis Knee reconstruction Cervical Spine Injury Lumbar Spine Injury Spinal Fractures Disc Pathology Musculo-Tendinous Injuries Hydrotherapy in the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Stress Fractures Hydrotherapy for Treatment of the Lumbopelvic Complex Chronic pain - Pain and Muscle Spasm Oedema Decreased range of movement Head Injury Epilepsy Burns Pediatric Hydrotherapy Head control Breathing control Relaxation through Hydrotherapy Juvenile Chronic Arthritis Hydrotherapy for the Clumsy Child Conclusion		Relaxation through Hydrotherapy Relaxation is an essential activity in water as it is in any other aspect of life. Stress, fear, anxiety, pain and muscle spasm, create tension. Games that attract the child's attention and drive away their thoughts of anxiety and pain, should be used immediately following entry. Easing the tension of the disabled child (whatever its cause) will be of considerable advantage in making progress within the hydrotherapy treatment program. Swimming with greater freedom of movement and vigor becomes possible once relaxation has been achieved. Relaxation in Hydrotherapy: I. The support given to the body by the buoyancy of the water offsets much of the effect of gravity and promotes relaxation and reduces pain if present. 2. The weightlessness experienced by the body when it is placed in water also induces relaxation. 3. The warmth of the water will help to bring about overall relaxation and the relief of tension, particularly where aches and pains are present. The initial introduction to the water may induce anxiety, fear and stress. For the disabled there will be additional problems of a physical nature. Of prime importance are: (a) mental adjustment to the element of water, (b) good handling, (c) the provision of appropriate and enjoyable activities, (d) establishing a rapport. (e) creating an appropriate atmosphere In order to achieve these aims the hydrotherapist most understand the properties and characteristics of water and be able to cope with them appropriately. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, child development and of hydrotherapeutic exercise will play a vital role in promoting relaxation in disabled children taken into a hydrotherapy spa or pool.