The various physical properties of water plays an important role in the rehabilitation process. These properties include:
Relative density
Buoyancy
Hydrostatic pressure
Viscosity
Resistance
Surface tension
It is commonly used in the rehabilitation of patients as it decreases the weight on compromised joints and provides resistance to aid in muscle strengthening. Depending on the condition and ability of the patient we will either use the pool for swimming or the underwater treadmill.