Applications Of Bad Ragaz Method In Aquatic Programs Of Rehabilitation

Bad Ragaz method is a set of aquatic therapy techniques developed over time in thermal waters Bad Ragaz in Switzerland. This evolving method is used for rehabilitation and strengthening muscles to relax, lengthening the spine traction and increased tone, increased range of motion, muscle strengthening legs for wearing body weight, increase overall body strength. The exceptional properties of water buoyancy, turbulence, pressure springs are used to facilitate the recovery process through a program of relaxation exercises and progressive stabilization. People with paralysis and functional limitations of the segments easily supports limits the scope of movement in water, in particular by reducing pain. Exercises performed with the therapist and materials floating in the neck, arms, torso and legs (knees and ankles), horizontally are used to practice in a safe, supportive benefiting from the psychological effects of hot water in -a closed kinetic chain exercises complex. The techniques used by the therapists in Bad Ragaz method are isokinetical procedure, isotonical and isometrical. The exercises are structured on patterns movement of torso, arms and legs, the movements are unilateral or bilateral, symmetrical or asymmetrical. Adaptability and flexibility techniques practice models can be a variety of exercises to be used to maximize the needs of each physical conditions.