Sport şi Societate (Jul 2013)
EFFECTS OF WATER WATSU APPLICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH IMPAIRMENT
Abstract
Method Watsu of aquatic therapy through combining breathing techniques with assisted and supported moves by the therapist, presents multiple benefits for the patient, whith mental and physical disorders but also for healthy people, through relaxation.Watsu method is an intervention used in aquatic therapy which incorporates static passive stretches and a structured sequence of passive limb, head and neck motions or models executed at water surface.Through relaxation and release of weight it increases the flexibility in spine and movements can be performed more easily, without limitations of land movements.Watsu is considered to be a close relationship between therapist and participant. Coordination is achieved through breathing movements and the movements performed in tandem. The link between the two should be closely monitored to not transfer the mental states of to the receiver. Can be used flotation devices. High water temperature should provide a supportive environment in times of rest.For that Watsu applications to be effective there must be trust between patient and therapist as there is a transfer substrate at psychological level, a correlation between muscle tension and breathing. There should be no discomfort in practicing this form of therapy to optimize the process.
