Orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation

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• For physical rehabilitation, Watsu is utilized by aquatic therapists to improve function and increase high-quality of life. Watsu has been applied for remedy of patients with orthopedic and neurologic impairment, specifically for limitations in range of movement from smooth tissue regulations, muscle spasm (hypertonicity), and pain. By improving tender tissue mobility and lowering spasm, sufferers can respond better to purposeful activities. For extreme instances, brief periods of Watsu can be alternated with short durations of purposeful activities.

• Watsu has been proposed as a remedy for fibromyalgia syndrome, and for rehabilitating sufferers after a stroke.

• Little research has been done on Watsu. Various extrapolations concerning therapeutic effects have been made from studies in mounted areas of remedy, in particular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and sensory integration.