Key result
Aquatic activity and warm water immersion show broad cardiovascular, autonomic, and musculoskeletal benefits.
Why the study?
Aquatic activity impacts multiple physiologic systems with potential positive public health implications, but research support and professional understanding remain limited.
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Becker et al. (2009) reported a review. Warm water immersion and aquatic activity was evaluated. Aquatic activity and warm water immersion have broad physiologic effects on the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, autonomic, and endocrine systems with potential benefits for public health.
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