A new hydrofitness device for leg musculoskeletal conditioning

A new leg hydrofitness device has been designed for aquatic exercise. It consists of three separate rectangular-shaped buoyant floats that are positioned around the ankle. A clinical trial indicates its potential value for walking reeducation, strengthening leg muscles, and enhancing joint extensibi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of burn care & rehabilitation 1988-03, Vol.9 (2), p.203-206
Hauptverfasser:	Goitz, R J, Towler, M A, Buschbacher, L P, Wilder, R P, Thacker, J G, Edlich, R F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biomechanical Phenomena Equipment Design Exercise Therapy - instrumentation Humans Hydrotherapy - instrumentation Joint Diseases - rehabilitation Leg - physiology Muscles - physiology Muscular Diseases - rehabilitation Space life sciences
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Zusammenfassung:	A new leg hydrofitness device has been designed for aquatic exercise. It consists of three separate rectangular-shaped buoyant floats that are positioned around the ankle. A clinical trial indicates its potential value for walking reeducation, strengthening leg muscles, and enhancing joint extensibility.
ISSN:	0273-8481