Applicability of aquatic rehabilitation techniques in preventive and therapeutic efficacy against lumbago in pilots
10.3760/cma.j.cn113854-20231228-00035
- VernacularTitle:水疗康复技术在飞行员腰痛防治效果中的应用研究
- Author:
Pengfei ZHANG
1
;
Jing WANG
;
Panpan ZHANG
;
Jie BAO
;
Li XU
;
Huijie JIANG
;
Shaochen QU
;
Bin YANG
;
Jiajia JI
;
Jia LI
Author Information
1. 空军军医大学航空航天医学系，西安 710032
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lumbago;
Hydrotherapy;
Rehabilitation;
Review;
Pilots
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2025;36(3):231-235
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To introduce the research and innovations around the application of aquatic rehabilitation techniques in the treatment of lumbago, and to summarize specific methods and applications in aeromedicine. Literature resource and selection Literature on the prevention and treatment of lumbago using aquatic rehabilitation techniques as well as on the rehabilitation of lumbago in pilots was retrieved and selected. Literature quotation Sixty-one references were cited. Literature synthesis Aquatic rehabilitation techniques can be classified into shower therapy, immersion therapy, and aquatic exercise therapy according to treatment regimens. Among them, immersion therapy and aquatic exercise therapy are commonly used in the treatment of lumbago. Aquatic rehabilitation techniques can effectively alleviate patients′ lumbago, improve their functional disorders, and enhance their quality of life. Prior to aquatic therapy, patients with lumbago need to have their motor function assessed to tailor the treatment protocol based on diagnostic findings and specific therapeutic objectives. Aquatic rehabilitation techniques, when used to prevent and treat lumbago in pilots under convalescence, are not only more effective than land-based training, but also more accessible to pilots due to their comfort and compliance. Many of our military rehabilitation and convalescent centers in China have integrated modern aquatic rehabilitation techniques into rehabilitation treatment by drawing on their rich water resources so as to improve the physical and mental health, social adaptability and military adaptability of pilots. Conclusions:When used for the prevention and treatment of lumbago, aquatic rehabilitation techniques are highly effective, safe and enjoyable, so they should be made more accessible to pilots during convalescence.
