World First: Aquatic Therapy Guidelines for Parkinson’s Disease [Infographic]
International consensus on the evidence-based application of aquatic therapy in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
I’m delighted to share the recent publication of new international aquatic therapy guidelines for Parkinson’s disease — a world-first in achieving international consensus on the evidence-based application of aquatic therapy in the treatment of the illness.
Aquatic therapy involves water immersion as an exercise and rehabilitation medium to improve the physical capacity and psychosocial wellbeing of those living with Parkinson’s disease. Positive effects include reduced disability with improved mobility and balance in those with mild to moderate illness.
In the absence of any existing internationally endorsed aquatic therapy guidelines, this research addressed an unmet need for an agreed, evidence-based, aquatic therapy practice guidelines by establishing an international consensus for optimal delivery, dosage, frequency, intensity, and content of aquatic therapy to strengthen clinical decision-making by healthcare practitioners in implementing safe, efficient, and effective aquatic therapy programmes.
