THE EFFECTS OF AN AQUATIC MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUE AQUASTRETCH™ ON RECREATIONAL ATHLETES WITH LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES

摘要

BackgroundWhen paired together, manual therapy and exercise have been effective for regaining range of motion (ROM) in multiple conditions across varied populations. Although exercise in an aquatic environment is common, research investigating manual therapy in this environment is limited. There is little evidence on AquaStretch^TM an aquatic manual therapy technique, but anecdotal clinical evidence suggests its effectiveness.