Hydrotherapy
Step-by-step explanation:
- Hydrotherapy is the use of water in the treatment of different conditions, including arthritis and related rheumatic complaints
- The water temperature is usually 33–36ºC, which is warmer than a typical swimming pool
- Hydrotherapy can help people in a number of different ways:
- The warmth of the water allows the muscles to relax and eases the pain in joints
- The water supports weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of joints
- The water can be used to provide resistance for moving the joints, by pushing arms and legs against the water muscle strength can also be improved