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The Effects Of Aquatic Exercise On Physiological And Biomechanical Responses, Matthew M. Denning
The Effects Of Aquatic Exercise On Physiological And Biomechanical Responses, Matthew M. Denning
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Due to recent advances in aquatic research, technology, and facilities, many modes of aquatic therapy now exist. These aquatic modes assist individuals (e.g., osteoarthritis patients) in the performance of activities that may be too difficult to complete on land. However, the biomechanical requirements of each aquatic therapy mode may elicit different physiological and functional responses. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis was to: (a) provide a review of the physiological and biomechanical differences between aquatic and land based exercises, and (b) examine the acute effects of underwater and land treadmill exercise on oxygen consumption (VO2), rating of perceived …