Get in the Water! ― 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation

Whether it’s for fitness, wellness, or rehabilitation, water exercises are a tremendous option for improving your function on land by increasing your mobility, core stability, strength and range of motion. This book, the first and only one of its kind, is a user-friendly reference guide to aquatic exercises. It is intended for aquatic exercise enthusiasts, aquatic exercise and fitness instructors, personal trainers, clinicians, therapists and clients. You will find a wide spectrum of clear, specific and proven aquatic exercises for optimal fitness, wellness and rehabilitation. The authors, Laura Diamond, PT, MS, and Phillip Marchese, PT, DPT, have collaborated professionally for years, developing improved tools for independent aquatic programs and patient education to maximize results in aquatic therapy. This book is their attempt to share their accumulated knowledge and techniques through a set of exercises so that others may benefit both professionally and personally. Why this text? Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation offers a navigable and accessible way to learn the aquatic exercises that will help you (or your client) meet your health goals. Your unique, personal aquatic program can be designed from almost 200 exercises with clear instructions on how to perform them safely and effectively – with tips on how to enhance your progress. Highlights - 194 illustrated exercises with clear instructions, designed so you can customize and personalize your exercise program - Easy-to-find exercises for specific body regions - shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, abdominals, etc. Introduction - Chart to guide you in selecting the exercises that will help you achieve your goals - core strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, etc. - Information on specific pieces of equipment that can enhance your progress - Safety guidelines Order the Companion Two DVD Set “Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation,” will help you optimize the resources in this book. The first DVD shows Laura performing each of the exercises. The exercises are demonstrated in a 30-to-60-second-long clip, which includes both the purpose of each exercise and an explanation of how to perform the exercise. The second DVD provides additional suggestions for performing the exercises, such as alterations and modifications to make them more or less difficult. It also cites guidelines for specific patient populations. While listening to the narration, related exercises are demonstrated for the viewer. Contact Laura to order the DVD, to order this book in a spiral version for ease of copying for personal use, and for consultations. Laura Diamond, PT, MS laura@diamondphysicaltherapy.com www.diamondphysicaltherapy.com