Mechanics and Fluidmechanics (Pöyhönen 2009)

Physical properties of water – effects on human physiology (brief overview)

Part 1

• Reduced gravity conditions
• Hydrostatic pressure
•  Water temperature
• Circulation
  • heart
  • renal / pulmonary
  • function
  • musculoskeletal
  • system

PART 2

• Neuromuscular function in water (biomechanics)
  • water resistance
  • muscle function (EMG)
  • reflex sensitivity
  • effects of aquatic
  • exercise programs on neuromuscular function