What is Graduated exercise hydrotherapy?
Category: Physical Therapy
Graduated exercise hydrotherapy is physical activity in water that starts very slowly and gradually increases over time. Temperature effects may also be varied. This approach is used as part of a treatment plan for chronic fatigue syndrome and certain other conditions.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrophy of right arm muscles | 1 | 0 | |
| Atrophy of right hand muscles | 1 | 0 | |
| Difficulty completing activities | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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