Improvements in functionality and quality of life after aquatic therapy in stroke survivors

Jhossmar Cristians Auza-Santivañez, Nayra Condori-Villca, Isaura Oberson Santander, Laura Pamela Mamani Manzaneda, Adalid Rimer Condo-Gutierrez, Ariel Sosa Remón, Blas Apaza Huanca, Alejandro Carías, Amira Guisel Lopez-Quispe and Fidel Aguilar-Medrano

Salud Integral y Comunitaria, 2023, vol. 1, 15-15

Abstract: The paper discusses the vital importance of water in living beings and its application in hydrotherapy for the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Water is highlighted as an essential molecule for life, support of metabolic reactions, transport of substances, and important reactant in metabolic processes. Hydrotherapy, significantly developed by Kneipp, uses the mechanical and thermal properties of water for therapeutic purposes, taking advantage of its capacity as a rehabilitative medium in patients with various conditions, including those affected by stroke. The physiology of stroke is described, being a major cause of mortality and disability, and how water exercises can improve the functional capacity and quality of life of these patients. Hydrotherapy is presented as a beneficial therapeutic option, based on the unique properties of water, for the treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients, highlighting its potential to improve the mobility and quality of life of those affected.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.62486/sic202315

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