What is Water aerobics?
Category: Exercises
Generic name: Aquatic Therapy Exercises
Water aerobics mimic sports workouts and exercises done in the water. This can include mimicing running, biking, weight lifting and kick-boxing, without impact on joints.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 22 | 9 | |
| Improve mobility | 15 | 4 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 7 | 1 | |
| General health | 6 | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Water aerobics
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Joint pain | 1 | |
| Muscle pain | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Water aerobics
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | |
| I didn't have enough time | 5 | |
| Expense | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Water aerobics
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 7 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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