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WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY?• Hydrotherapy is the use of water,
externally, for treatment of illness, diseases, and ailments.
• Ancient Greece and Rome coined the natural remedy by using hot springs and public bath houses for illness and injuries.
• AKA: Aquatherapy, hydropathy, and water therapy
COLD WATER VS. WARM WATER THERAPYCold Water Therapy
Increases metabolism Boosts immunity Stabilizes blood pressure Pain reducer
Warm Water Therapy
Relaxes muscles Increases flexibility and
mobility Improves circulation Decreases inflammation More commonly used
hydrotherapy method
3 KEY COMPONENTS OF HYDROTHERAPY
o Heat-Expands blood vessels and increases blood circulation.
o Buoyancy-Reduces body weight to relieve pressure and create relaxation.
o Massage-With a mix of water and air from water jets, the jet streams relax muscles and increase endorphins to relieve pain.
HYDROTHERAPY FOR ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treats joint pain and
stiffness. Reduces swelling in affected
joints Improves joint mobility Common therapy sessions
involve soaking or simple exercises for pain relief
Osteoarthritis Improves mobility and
function Decreases pain in affected
joints Common therapy sessions
involve strength exercises
HYDROTHERAPY FOR FIBROMYALGIA
o Pain reduction throughout body after 20 minutes of full body immersion
o Increased mobility and flexibilityo Reduced stiffness in bodyo Improvement in sleep quality
HYDROTHERAPY FOR INSOMNIA Raises body temperature to aid one to fall
asleep faster. Keeps blood flow steady throughout body. Keeps excess blood from brain, allowing
one to relax. Relaxes muscles.
HYDROTHERAPY FOR STRESSo Lowers heart rate to allow
relaxing sensations to activate
o Decreases blood pressureo Endorphins are released to
help stress-related aches and pains decrease
HYDROTHERAPY FOR DIABETES
Regulates blood sugar Relieves diabetic-related
aches and pains Increases mobility and
flexibility for light exercise moves
Improves weight management
WHY HYDROTHERAPY AT HOME
Cost efficiency-price of tubs vs. medical bills
Convenience-can be done at your own time
Privacy
LEARN MORE ABOUT HYDROTHERAPY AND OUR HOT TUBS AT:
www.onesmarthottub.com
www.softub.com
www.softubdemo.com
REFERENCES
www.altmed.com www.care2.com www.holisticliving.com