Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises for Improving Mental and Physical Health in Adults. (AEforMH)
Depression, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring hydrotherapy, depression, anxiety
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 60 years old;
- Sedentary and who have not had physical therapy and physical activity in the last three months;
- Clinical and cognitive conditions for performing pool activities and moderate aerobic exercise;
- Who have not undergone high complexity surgical procedures in the last six months; no neuro-musculosqueletal diseases;
- No contraindications to exercise; such as: urinary and / or fecal incontinence and dermatological diseases;
- Individuals with a medical diagnosis of depression.
Exclusion Criteria:
- If they have up to three absences during the intervention period;
- If they have any adverse effects, such as: allergy or dermatitis;
- Unable to continue study due to change of address or hospitalization.
Sites / Locations
- Physical Education CollegeRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Aquatic Exercises
Watsu
Control
Aquatic Exercises (AE) are water aerobics exercises and resistance exercises, classes will be supervised by a Physical Educator, in collective sessions of up to 30 people per class, twice a week, lasting 50 minutes, for two months.
The Watsu (water shiatsu) will be applied by a physical therapist, in individual sessions, twice a week, lasting 50 minutes, for two months in a warn pool (± 34°C). Watsu in particular prescribes transition of movements, once they are instituted, the therapist can create and adapt according to the limitations and restrictions that are encountered.
The control group will not receive any of these treatments (aquatic exercises and Watsu).