Cross-Body Walking With Water Weights

ShoulderAquatic Therapy
Cross-Body Walking With Water Weights

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Description

Hold a water weight in each hand and walk forward in the pool. With each step, raise one knee bent in front of you while extending the opposite arm forward, under the water. Then alternate with the other arm and the other leg. Keep your back straight and control the movement against the resistance of the water. Perform the number of widths recommended by your therapist.

Settings

Equipment
Weight
Positions
Stand UpFree
Muscle groups
Shoulder flexorsHip flexors
Difficulty
Moderate
Movement
FlexionExtension
Contraction mode
Concentric

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