Aquatic Exercise and Potential Health Effects

Abstract

This review addresses the potential effects of aquatic exercise on human health through a comprehensive literature review and examines its effects on a variety of health conditions in terms of its impact on cardiovascular health, a range of diseases, mental health, muscular strength, flexibility and endurance, as well as the benefits that aquatic exercise offers in terms of pain management and improving functional capacity in chronic health conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and certain cardiopulmonary conditions and many diseases. This research is a systematic review. We searched the Pubmed, Google Scholar and SPORT Discus databases for published clinical and randomized controlled trials on "Aquatic Exercise and Potential Health Effects". A total of 150 studies were found. A total of 50 studies with a high level of evidence, including non-surgical methods, were systematically analyzed. This wide range of research shows that aquatic exercises and its various applications can be adapted to different health conditions and rehabilitation needs. Aquatic exercise programs for specific health conditions have the potential to improve an individual's quality of life by providing both physical and functional improvements. The review of these studies demonstrates how aquatic exercises can be evaluated in health and rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary approach. Aquatic exercises is a powerful tool for the treatment of various health conditions and provides a safe and effective form of exercise suitable for people of all ages. The positive effects of these exercises on health are supported by an extensive body of scientific literature.