Aquatherapy - Comments

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Comments from Dr. R.W.Turner
In the health conscious times in which we live, the importance of regular sustained exercise becomes more recognised every day.
The recent changes in the Nation's health services, from treating illness to the promotion of good health, reflect these views at the highest level.
The traditional activities for achieving and maintaining fitness such as jogging and weight-training are however neither suitable - nor enjoyable - to many.
It is for this group of people that exercise in the water has much to offer. The water provides
(a)	support to protect the weight-bearing joints;
(b)	sustained and gentle resistance for muscles to work against, and
(c)	uniform compression of the lower part of the body, a great advantage for the circulation in the veins which in turn benefits the heart and lungs.
The social aspect of taking part in a pleasurable group activity should not be overlooked in attaining a state of better health
For all these reasons the Aquatherapy system has much to offer.

*Dr. R.W. Turner*
M.B. Ch.B., D.Obst. R.C.O.G., M.R.C.G.P.
Medical Adviser to Aquatherapy

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