Hydrotherapy or water therapy has a range of benefits during exercise due to bodyweight being reduced up to 90% in water, reducing pain, and helping to improve mobility and strength.

 

Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for

• Back pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Post-op rehabilitation

• Impaired balance and risk of falling

• Cardiovascular/pulmonary conditions 

 

(Mooventhan & Nivethitha, 2014).