Ava in the spa pool!

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Ava is in the spa pool as the jets bubble the water around her.

Some of the children are regular users of the spa pool at HECC.  Ava relaxed in the water today, and as the jets came on the bubbles swirled around her.

Some general benefits of exercise in water (Karina Soffe PT Homai Campus School, BLENNZ):

  • Relief of pain and muscle spasm
  • Maintenance or improvement in range of movement of joints
  • Strengthening of muscles or increase in tolerance to exercise
  • Re-education of immobilised muscles
  • Improvement in circulation
  • Encouragement of functional activities
  • Maintenance and improvement of balance, co-ordination and posture
  • Fun and relaxation