Moving in water has some very counter-intuitive effects on the human body. For instance, did you know that immersion in water makes the heart work more efficiently? In the below articles and video’s the effects of immersion on the human body are explained further. This gives an excellent impression of the possibilities of rehabilitation in water.
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Kwok (2022) The effect of aquatic High Intensity Interval Training on cardiometabolic and physical health markers in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Haupental (2011) Loading forces in shallow water running in two levels of immersion
Felten-Barentz et al (2015), Feasibility and Safety of Hydrotherapy in Critically Ill Ventilated Patients
Pohl (2003) The physiological responses to running and walking in water at different dephts