Older adults, at the ages of 55 or above, typically experience physical changes to their bodies where their movement and functioning is hindered due to health problems which comply with age. As a result, some older adults choose to participate in physical activity in order to address these health issues. The Department of Health Australia have approved of this notion, by suggesting that “Older people should do some type of physical activity, no matter their age, weight, health complications or physical ability”. Through exercising, the elderly have the opportunity to address their health issues, and may benefit from exercise physically or mentally. However, it’s still argued that exercise may lead to other health complications and thus some may choose to live a highly sedentary lifestyle.
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However, aquatic exercise has been identified as a treatment that may benefit older adults since weight bearing is minimized by the water’s buoyancy, which simultaneously reduces stress on joints and relieves trauma. (Davis & Nelson, 2015) reported on this through investigating a study where patients over 55 years of age, and whom were also osteoarthritis sufferers were tested. Both male and female participants were put through aquatic activities including aerobic exercises as well as flexibility, balance and coordination (Fishken, 2014). The elderly also were treated with hydrotherapy. These tests assessed how well the elderly could tolerate aquatic exercise. The older adults were tested for pain, where it was conclusive that there was a significant decrease in pain, as well as increased motor functioning, improved mood and decreased depression (Ansari,
However, aquatic exercise has been identified as a treatment that may benefit older adults since weight bearing is minimized by the water’s buoyancy, which simultaneously reduces stress on joints and relieves trauma. (Davis & Nelson, 2015) reported on this through investigating a study where patients over 55 years of age, and whom were also osteoarthritis sufferers were tested. Both male and female participants were put through aquatic activities including aerobic exercises as well as flexibility, balance and coordination (Fishken, 2014). The elderly also were treated with hydrotherapy. These tests assessed how well the elderly could tolerate aquatic exercise. The older adults were tested for pain, where it was conclusive that there was a significant decrease in pain, as well as increased motor functioning, improved mood and decreased depression (Ansari,