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If you’ve been putting off installing a swimming pool construction, you may change your mind after reading the health benefits the medical industry is publishing. The idea that basic aquatic activity improves health is not a new concept. If you live in Florida you know that swimming’s benefits have barely been tapped by the medical industry. In the past 10 years, public awareness has grown even though most of those benefits are not fully understood. Arthritis It is commonly accepted that aquatic exercise is vital to the 27 million people suffering from arthritis. "Having osteoarthritis patients walking against a systematically high and low resistance in water resulted in significant reduction in pain, improved mobility, balance and function," said Eadric Bressel, professor and clinical research scientist at Utah State University. “This same kind of high-intensity interval training on land would be unfathomable because of the load-elicited pain." Relief From Mental Disorders and Disease But the health benefits of swimming are not limited to arthritis. Recreational swimming relieves stress and may relieve the symptoms of depression (livestrong.com). A 2010 report by the University of Valencia, in Spain, states that competition swimming fosters psychological wellbeing and enhances overall mental health.

Pregnant Women The CDC has also published information claiming that water exercise can improve the health of mothers and their unborn children. They also state that swimming has a positive effect on a mother’s health. Senior Citizens Three out of four senior citizens do not get enough exercise, according to the American Family Physician. Swimming is excellent for seniors as it exercises the whole body without stressing the muscles and joints. It is also easier on the heart. This type of exercise will increase bone density which contributes to a reduced risk of osteoporosis. The added activity also provides all age groups a buffer against life-threatening health concerns including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The CDC (cdc.gov) states that just 2.5 hours of swimming a week can decrease the risk of chronic illness (U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services). How Does Water Therapy Work? Water Density and Joints Water is denser than our bodies. So when we are submersed in water we weigh less. The more you immerse in water, the more hydrostatic pressure is created which relieves the effect of gravity. This takes the pressure off of your joints, letting you exercise without causing damage. Water Density and Heart Health This same density exerts hydrostatic pressure on the skin, pressing on the blood vessels. This increases blood pressure to the heart, which in turn, allows the blood vessels to relax. This means that when you are immersed in water, your heart doesn’t need to work as hard. pool construction At the same time more blood is pumped to the heart. An added benefit is the improvement of oxygen to the blood. Whatever your ailment, you can pretty much bet that moderate swimming will have a positive effect on it.