Aquatic Exercise For Rehabilitation And Training

DVD contains demonstration of basic stroke problems and corrections discussed in the book.

Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation This thoroughly revised and updated new edition offers a gold standard reference for all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation, encompassing basic science and integrated veterinary and physical therapy approaches. New chapters cover biological therapies, working dogs, and business management, and every chapter has been extensively revised and expanded with state-of-the-art information—providing an even greater wealth of evidence, expertise, and experience to this complex discipline. Presented in full color, with illustrations and photographs throughout and real-world case studies,the book is a detailed yet practical guide ideal for the clinical setting. Providing must-have information for anyone working with active dogs or rehabilitation patients, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation offers enlightening chapters including: Locomotion and Athletic Performance; Canine Therapeutic Exercise; Canine Aquatic Therapy; Conditioning and Retraining the Canine Athlete; Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics; Diagnosis of and Treatment Options for Disorders of the Canine Spine; Rehabilitation for Geriatric Canine Patients; The Role of Acupuncture and Manipulative Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation; and much more. Presents current, state-of-the-art information on sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs Offers perspectives from an international list of expert authors Covers all topics related to veterinary care of the canine athlete and all active dogs Includes illustrations and photographs throughout to demonstrate key concepts Provides clinical cases that set the information in context Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is a complete resource for veterinarians, physical therapists,veterinary technicians, and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or in offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice.

Looking for exercises to improve your fitness, maximize your cross-training, or recover from an injury or condition—all with little or no impact? Water Exercise is your complete resource for fitness and rehabilitation exercises. Water workouts are a fabulous way to exercise, no matter your current fitness level. Water Exercise allows personalization of each workout plan: You can change the speed, intensity, or amount of rest based on your needs. Water Exercise is ideal for cross-training workouts and beginning to advanced fitness workouts. It will also help you recover from injury or manage a chronic condition. With underwater photos and simple instructions for each exercise, you will learn fun exercises in Water Exercise you can do in shallow or deep water. You’ll also learn how to use optional equipment such as foam noodles and water buoys to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Exercising in the water is effective because it offers a range of therapeutic and health benefits yet still improves all the components of fitness that you get from land exercise—with no impact. With just a pool and a swimsuit, you can strengthen, rehabilitate, and add variety to your workouts with Water Exercise.

Orthopedic rehabilitation –See, Understand, Apply This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about interdisciplinary aftercare and rehabilitation following orthopedic operations in the area of the extremities and the spine: concise information about surgical procedures, medical aftercare guidelines and physiotherapeutic treatment concepts for all stages of rehabilitation, based on the many years of interdisciplinary experience of physiotherapists and specialists in sports orthopedics.

Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.

Whether it's for fitness, wellness, or rehabilitation, water exercises are a tremendous option forimproving your function on land by increasing your mobility, core stability, strength and range ofmotion. This book, the first and only one of its kind, is a user-friendly reference guide to aquatic exercises. It isintended for aquatic exercise enthusiasts, aquatic exercise and fitness instructors, personal trainers,clinicians, therapists and clients. You will find a wide spectrum of clear, specific and proven aquatic exercises for optimal fitness, wellnessand rehabilitation. The authors, Laura Diamond, PT, MS, and Phillip Marchese, PT, DPT, have collaborated professionallyfor years, developing improved tools for independent aquatic programs and patient education tomaximize results in aquatic therapy. This book is their attempt to share their accumulated knowledge and techniques through a set ofexercises so that others may benefit both professionally and personally. Why this text? Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation offers a navigable and accessibleway to learn the aquatic exercises that will help you (or your client) meet your health goals. Yourunique, personal aquatic program can be designed from almost 200 exercises with clear instructionson how to perform them safely and effectively - with tips on how to enhance your progress. Highlights - 194 illustrated exercises with clear instructions, designed so you can customize and personalizeyour exercise program - Easy-to-find exercises for specific body regions - shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, abdominals, etc. - Chart to guide you in selecting the exercises that will help you achieve your goals - core strength,range of motion, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, etc. - Information on specific pieces of equipment that can enhance your progress - Safety guidelines Order the Companion Two DVD Set "Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation," will help you optimize theresources in this book. The first DVD shows Laura performing each of the exercises. The exercises aredemonstrated in a 30-to-60-second-long clip, which includes both the purpose of each exercise andan explanation of how to perform the exercise. The second DVD provides additional suggestions forperforming the exercises, such as alterations and modifications to make them more or less difficult.It also cites guidelines for specific patient populations. While listening to the narration, relatedexercises are demonstrated for the viewer. Contact Laura to order the DVD, to order this book in a spiral version for ease of copying for personal use, and for consultations. Laura Diamond, PT, MS [email protected] www.diamondphysicaltherapy.com

Aquatic Rehabilitation has been developed to adress the needs of professionals of diverse backgrounds. The editors have envisioned this text to be useful not only to students, but also to physical therapists, physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, recreational therapists, and others who use auatics as part of the rehabilitation process.

Make a splash in your fitness journey with this easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to pool aerobics from best-selling fitness author Dr. Karl Knopf. Once used primarily for rehabilitation and exercise for seniors, water exercise has been proven to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and burn calories for people of all ages—all without the strain and trauma of land-based activities. With step-by-step instructions and clear photos, this flexible training tool will introduce you to the no-impact, total-body benefits of water exercise, including: Improving muscular strength Increasing flexibility Enhancing cardiovascular fitness Alleviating pain Rehabilitating injuries And more! Whether you’re a non-swimmer, an elite athlete, or someone with a chronic condition, Make the Pool Your Gym shows how to create an effective and efficient workout best suited to your needs.