The effect of water on the body results in substantial beneficial responses:
- Immersion in water reduces pain signal feedback without medication
- Water eliminates the stress gravity places on injured bodies
- Water pressure enhances return of lymphatic fluid and venous blood, stimulating circulation and reducing swelling in injured areas
- Allows patients to easily regulate movements and avoid pain or over-exercising
- Water has a high specific heat, a quality which carries heat to injured tissues, further reducing inflammation, and stimulating circulation as well as increasing joint mobility and flexibility
- Water induces relaxation and provides a feeling of psychological well-being
The HydroWorx 500 has features that include:
- Underwater Treadmill
- Resistance Jets
- Massage Jets
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