Research

Authors – Sophie Heywood, Jillian Chua and Anna Scheer from the Aquatic group present five discussion points about the benefits of aquatic physiotherapy in rehabilitation and the prevention and management of a variety of conditions. 1. Aquatic plyometric training is effective in improving strength, jumping and sprinting Interest in using plyometric exercises to improve power and […]

Authors – Daisuke Sato 1, Koichi Kaneda, Hitoshi Wakabayashi, Takeo Nomura PMID: 17952697 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-007-9269-2 – Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of water exercise at a day service facility and the effects of water exercise frequency on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Methods: Participants (n = 30) were randomly separated into three groups: two indicating exercise frequency, […]

Authors – Elizabeth F. Nagle, PhD, Mary E. Sanders, PhD, and Barry A. Franklin, PhD High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional continuous exercise training (CT) programs for clinical and healthy populations who find that they can achieve equal or greater fitness benefits in less time. Land-based HIIT may not be an […]

Author – Len Kravitz, Ph.D and J.J. Mayo, Ph.D. From this review of literature on the cardiovascular and energy expenditure responses to aquatic exercise, the following is a summary of findings:Adding arms to leg exercise in chest deep water significantly increases the energy cost of the workout. This may equal or exceed matched exercise performed […]

Author – Len Kravitz, PhD From the introduction of aerobic dance in the early 70’s, it has generally been regarded that the music accompaniment to exercise provides an important beneficial effect to the exercise experience. Many health and fitness instructors regard the addition of music to exercise similarly to an ergogenic aid, with the removal […]

Authors – Kim L. Bennell, Rana S. Hinman Summary – Exercise is a key component of the management of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms and has been shown to be beneficial for individuals with OA disease of all severities. Exercise practitioners play an important role in prescribing appropriate exercise for patients taking into account individual symptoms, problems and […]

Author – Kirk I Erickson, et al ABSTRACT The hippocampus shrinks in late adulthood, leading to impaired memory and increased risk for dementia. Hippocampal and medial temporal lobe volumes are larger in higher-fit adults, and physical activity training increases hippocampal perfusion, but the extent to which aerobic exercise training can modify hippocampal volume in late […]

Authors – Itshak Melzer, Ori Elbar, Irit Tsedek and Lars IE Oddsson Summary – This study is the first to use water-based training that includes perturbation exercises and water turbulence in a group setting as an intervention to reverse age-related impairments in the ability to step quickly and recover from loss of balance. It differs […]

Authors – Dr. Verghese at the Einstein Aging Study The incidence of dementia increases with increasing age.1,2 Although the prevention of dementia has emerged as a major public health priority, there is a paucity of potential preventive strategies.3-5 Identifying protective factors is essential to the formulation of effective interventions for dementia. Cross-sectional studies report associations between dementia […]

Authors – Gibala, Martin J. Ph.D.; Heisz, Jennifer J. Ph.D.; Nelson, Aimee J. Ph.D Summary  Engaging in interval exercise can boost fitness and improve your mood in a time-efficient manner Short exercise breaks like climbing the stairs can refocus attention and help maintain productivity in the workplace Combining interval exercises with motor skill training in a clinical setting can […]

Plyometric movements are typically thought to be associated with land exercises. These moves are explosive in nature and if performed incorrectly can compromise joints with the force of the exertion. Water exercise provides a unique environment that cushions joints and decreases joint compression, raising the question of whether the aquatic environment is the solution to […]

Author – Grace McClure. Before getting in the pool, you must be cleared by a medical professional. Talk to a physical therapist, your orthopaedic surgeon or general doctor before beginning aquatic therapy. We recently spoke with Paula Richley Geigle, Physical Therapist (PT), PHD, who is a research therapist out of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and […]

Author – Matthew Stork. New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active. Matthew Stork is a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences. He recently published a study examining how the right music can […]