An Introduction to Water Therapy Equipment – Continued

• Snorkeling Masks and Snorkels (with removable mouthpiece)

  – For neutral spine positioning during prone exercise and Bad Ragaz/PNF techniques.

• Water Exercise Gloves

  – Good for lower level resistance for UE injuries and conditioning.

• Water Exercise/Therapy Noodles

  – For Jahara Technique, LE conditioning, balance, and UE support.

• Water Therapy Cervical Collars

  – Provide neck comfort and support for any supine exercise as well as minimize water flow to the patient’s ears.

• Various Therapeutic Waterwear

  – Provides stability, flotation, warmth and/or simple on and off for clients. Examples include flotation suit, shoes, neoprene vest, or specialty suits.

• Platforms

  – Provide comfort and stability for adults and children in standing, seated and horizontal positioning.

• Storage Systems

About the author:

Ruth Sova, MS, an internationally known speaker, author and consultant, is founder of six different businesses including the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, the Aquatic Exercise Association, Living Right Magazine, America’s Certification Trainers, Armchair Aerobics Inc, and the Fitness Firm. A leader in the health and wellness industry, she also draws on her vast experience as an entrepreneur to teach others what it takes to assume the risk of business and enterprise. Ruth is on the Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and the author of numerous articles and eleven books on her specialties of wellness and business.