Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Aquatic Therapy

Physical therapy administered while the body is immersed in an aquatic environment.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Physical therapy administered while the body is immersed in an aquatic environment.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Therapy, Aquatic
  • Ai Chi Therapy
  • Aquatic Exercise Therapy
  • Pool Therapy
  • Water Exercise Therapy
  • Water Tai Chi Therapy
  • Exercise Therapy, Aquatic
  • Exercise Therapy, Water
  • Therapies, Ai Chi
  • Therapy, Ai Chi
  • Therapy, Aquatic Exercise
  • Therapy, Pool
  • Therapy, Water Exercise

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Hydrotherapy (1966-2021)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.779.492w.250w
  2. E02w.831.535.492w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Aquatic Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088543. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088543
  2. Aquatic Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquatic_therapy
  3. Aquatic Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3791974