Rehabilitation

Swimming is the ideal exercise to do when recovering from an injury. Because the human body is 90% water, its density is very similar to that of water, making it a great low-impact exercise.

Research shows that exercising in waist-deep water reduces the pressure on joints by 50 per cent, whilst exercising in chest-deep water reduces it by as much as 75 per cent.

Many professional sporting teams use swimming as a means to recover from competition and to keep athletes fit and mobile whilst recovering from an injury.

Using a water belt to maintain a vertical position in the water, athletes can run in the water without the pounding of the pavement but with the added resistance of the water, actually resulting in a more intense workout.

Always consult your doctor or physiotherapist before embarking on a physical activity whilst recovering from any sort of injury or health ailment.

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