Effectiveness of Aquatic Theraphy in Spasticity: Watsu and Halliwick
Brain-injury
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Brain-injury focused on measuring Acquired brain damage, aquatic therapy, hemiparesis, spasticity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Belonging to the Acquired Brain Injury Association of Cádiz
- Presence of spasticity in the biceps brachii and soleus muscles confirmed by the modified Ashworth Scale and modified Tardieu Scale.
- Patients who are standing and walking at least with technical assistance and / or supervision.
- Patients with acquired brain damage and with spastic hemiparesis with a chronic evolution of more than 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of infections.
- Other diagnosed diseases that prevent aquatic physiotherapy treatment, such as uncontrolled diabetes or dyspnea at rest.
- Have received aquatic therapy treatment in the six months prior to the study with the methods developed in the study (Halliwick or Watsu).
Sites / Locations
- Miriam García BlancoRecruiting
- Asociación de Daño Cerebral de Cádiz (ADACCA)Recruiting
- University of CadizRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Experimental group: Halliwick + Método Watsu
Control group:Halliwick
The experimental group is made up of 7 subjects, the duration of the session being 75 minutes, divided into 45 minutes of Halliwick, 15 minutes of Watsu and finally 15 minutes of immersion in hot water. . In the application of the Halliwick Concept, it will be carried out in a pool at a temperature of 30ºC, and through the Ten Points Program. To carry out Watsu, the pool water must be at a temperature of 35ºC. The Watsu Basic Maneuver will be performed, consisting of a sequence of various positions where the subject must be as relaxed as possible, placed in a supine position, floating with eyes closed, and supported by the physiotherapist who is standing, with a wide base of support.
The control group is made up of 7 subjects, the duration of the session being 75 minutes, divided into 60 minutes of Halliwick and 15 minutes of immersion in hot water. Treatment using the Halliwick Concept is carried out in a pool where the water temperature is 30ºC, following the Ten Points Program.