What is a water treadmill ?
Since the past, walking in water and hydrotherapy have been a practical solution for movement disorders. That is why doctors and physiotherapists recommend walking in water and doing corrective exercises to their patients who have lumbar disc and joint problems. For these reasons, the idea of building a water treadmill was born and industrial experts began to build this type of treadmill.Water treadmills are manufactured in different classes; mechanical treadmills and electric treadmills are one of the most general categories in this field.Mechanical treadmills are made of two rollers and a treadmill belt. When a person stands on the treadmill belt and steps on it, the incline causes the treadmill to move. This model requires more physical fitness and also requires a pool space to be placed inside.In electric water treadmills, there is a chamber in which water is placed, and the treadmill belt is driven by an electric motor that is completely insulated from the water chamber, and its speed can be adjusted by the patient or doctor.This treadmill model is made in different types, which are fully explained in the article Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Models of Water Treadmills.
What is the difference between a water treadmill and a regular (dry) treadmill
Water exercises became popular in 1978 and have become very popular among people due to their great effectiveness.
The benefits of walking in water are due to the properties of water, which are not present in dry treadmills, and for this reason, more and more people are constantly interested in using water treadmills.
Water exercises are the best way to exercise regardless of age and body shape, and can be used by all segments of society, even inactive people. One of the physiological benefits of water is increasing heart and respiratory endurance, as well as strengthening the muscles of the body; exercising in water does not require many facilities, and this is considered an ideal method for various conditions in relation to its benefits.
Another property of water is its buoyancy, which causes weightlessness and reduces pressure on the joints; however, this does not exist in dry treadmills, and for this reason, only healthy people can use them.And it is not suitable for people with damaged joints, and even excessive use of a regular treadmill can cause knee damage due to the transfer of impact to the leg joints. This buoyancy property depends on the height of the water, and the higher the height of the water, the greater the reduction in pressure on the joints.
And it is not suitable for people with damaged joints, and even excessive use of a regular treadmill can cause knee damage due to the transfer of impact to the leg joints. This buoyancy property depends on the height of the water, and the higher the height of the water, the greater the reduction in pressure on the joints.
This feature is also very useful for easier childbirth and pregnant women.
One of the very interesting properties of water is the molecular adhesion property of water, which is very effective for people who are unbalanced and have balance disorders, as well as MS and Parkinson’s patients, so that they can walk in water without the need for another person to hold them, thereby strengthening their muscles.According to doctors, the therapeutic aspects of water treadmills are very extensive with various exercises; but these are not all the benefits of water treadmills.Using water treadmills, you can burn several times more calories than walking on dry treadmills, which also helps you lose weight and improve your fitness. Professional athletes can also use water treadmills to perform endurance and recovery exercises without damaging their joints.
Athletes can prepare for competitions with less stress but more impact by using water treadmills.
In addition to all the benefits mentioned, water can be very calming and can help reduce stress and relax people.
