Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Fibromyalgia Book

Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Fibromyalgia contains dozens of individual exercises and examples of ex­ercise routines. It is richly illustrated so the reader can see all of the elements that go into an exercise program: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, and cool downs. Included, also, is information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutrition.
Learn More

Idyll Arbor Aquatic Therapy Interventions and Applications Book

In Idyll Arbor Aquatic Therapy Interventions and Applications internationally acclaimed therapist and instructor, Luis Vargas, describes his treatment methodology, the Diagnostic Aquatics Systems Integration ( DASI), from assessment through treatment. The first section describes the procedures he uses to assess clients and determine the most appropriate aquatic therapy interventions for each person. The second section of the book shows techniques from six different traditions: basic aquatic therapy, the Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Watsu®, the Halliwick Method, Clinical Wassertanzen, and Cardiaquatics.The third section looks at clinical applications for clients with cardiopulmonary, neurological, and musculoskeletal impairments. He discusses specific cases, including how the assessment should be made and how to determine appropriate techniques to use in treatment. Specific diagnosis covered include: emphysema, asthma, atelectasis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accidents, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and low back pain.
Learn More

Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis Book

Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis contains over 100 individual exercises and examples of ex­ercise routines. It is richly illustrated so the reader can see all of the elements that go into an exercise program: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, and cool downs. Included, also, is information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutrition.
Learn More

Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Parkinsons Book

Idyll Arbor - Parkinson’s is a progressive disease and we may not have a cure yet, but that is no reason to give up hope. Maintaining a physical exercise program will allow the person with Parkinson’s to maintain an active and independent life as long as possible. For the one million Americans who have Parkinson’s, this book provides gentle and effective water exercises to maintain balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility. For the therapist, this book provides both a good reference for programming and a good tool to send home with the patient.Because there are safety concerns when a person with Parkinson’s is in the water, the book describes how a companion can help with each of the exercises to ensure the safety and comfort of the participant. Whether it is a therapist, a spouse, a relative, or a friend, the companion and the participant can work together to create an enjoyable and effective exercise program.
Learn More

Idyll Arbor Idyll Arbor Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Idyll Arbor - Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis contains dozens of individual exercises and examples of ex­ercise routines. It is richly illustrated so the reader can see all of the elements that go into an exercise program: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, and cool downs. Included, also, is information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutri­tion.
Learn More