If it is a weekday, 84-year-old Marilyn Specht can be found at the pool. The Englewood resident is a regular at the Kleptz branch of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, where she takes water exercise classes ...

Sponsored by Charles Theofilos, M.D. When it comes to low back pain exercise is typically a part of any treatment plan. But what can you do when your lower back pain makes it difficult to exercise? No ...

If you’ve ever been sore after a hard workout and sought relief with a hot bath, you’re aware of the healing properties of warm water. Whether suffering from osteoarthritis or general achy joints, a ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

A sweeping analysis of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that knee braces, hydrotherapy, and exercise stand out as the most ...

Research supports that aquatic exercise is effective at reducing pain and disease activity and improving physical function, although it is unclear whether it is more effective than any other form of ...

About six years ago, Doug Johnson took up swimming to help strengthen his sports-weakened legs, knees and ankles. Just for kicks, one day he donned a pair of plastic hand paddles while swimming at the ...

Aquatic therapy involves performing specific exercises in a water environment, which benefits people who need lower-impact exercise without excessive joint strain. Medicare Part B may cover aquatic ...

Cold-water immersion — such as sitting in an ice bath, wading into a lake in the winter, or taking a cold shower — has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is there any benefit to these ...

The Mapleton YMCA is once again home to a warm water therapy pool. After several years with no warm water therapy pool in the Boulder area, the YMCA opted to convert one of its existing pools so it ...

Sitting in a tub of ice-cold water may sound a bit crazy, yet people worldwide do it regularly for its potential health benefits. This practice, known as cold water immersion, is becoming an ...