Tag: Hydrotherapy

The influence of hydrotherapy rehabilitation methods and land exercises: optimization of ACL injury recovery in football athletes

Arif Kurniawan, Sumaryanto, Sulistiyono, Ali Munir, Andy Widhiya Bayu Utomo

Arif Kurniawan, Sumaryanto, Sulistiyono, Ali Munir, Andy Widhiya Bayu Utomo – The influence of hydrotherapy rehabilitation methods and land exercises: optimization of ACL injury recovery in football athletes –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(4); 150-157

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZGA4313SX3

Abstract
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is a common condition among football athletes that can significantly affect their performance and career. Optimal recovery requires effective rehabilitation methods to allow athletes to safely and efficiently return to competition. This study aimed to analyze the effects of hydrotherapy rehabilitation methods and land exercises on ACL injury recovery, specifically in improving the range of motion (ROM) of knee flexion and extension. A two-group pretest–posttest design was used, involving a hydrotherapy rehabilitation group and a land exercise group. ROM of the knee joint was measured using a goniometer. The results of the paired sample t-test indicated that both methods significantly improved ROM in flexion and extension (p = 0.000). These findings suggest that both methods are effective in accelerating ACL recovery. Therefore, they are recommended for inclusion in ACL injury rehabilitation programs, especially in the early recovery phase. This research contributes to the development of efficient, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for sports medicine practitioners.
Key words
rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, land exercise, ACL, athletes
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Possibilities for the application of hydrotherapy for patients with selected locomotor dysfunctions

O. Nowotny-Czupryna, A. Rudzińska, K. Czupryna, J. Lambeck

O. Nowotny-Czupryna, A. Rudzińska, K. Czupryna, J. Lambeck – Possibilities for the application of hydrotherapy for patients with selected locomotor dysfunctions. Fizjoterapia Polska 2001; 1(1); 67-73

Abstract
The unique properties of water, such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, resistance, viscosity, waves, and temperature, make it a very suitable environment for the treatment of patients with various dysfunctions of the locomotor apparatus. In water it is relatively easy to obtain reduced weight load, relaxation, and pain relief, or even to achieve increased muscle strength and range of motion, and also to improve stability, balance, and coordination. Immersion in water is used to reduce edema and in the process of gait retraining; a significant advantage is protection against the consequences of falls. To achieve all these goals particular methods are used, such as the Halliwick method, the Bad Ragaz Ring method, the Watsu methods, or a combination. Hydrotherapy is a good complement for a broader rehabilitation program in different kinds of locomotor dysfunctions. The authors present selected examples of the possibilities of treatment in water for rheumatological, orthopedic, and pediatric patients.

Key words:
locomotion dysfunctions, Hydrotherapy, Bad Ragaz Ring method, Hallowick method, Watsu method

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