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Injury Rehabilitation

Therapeutic exercises designed for recovery from injuries in a supportive aquatic environment

Key Benefits

  • Faster recovery
  • Reduced complications
  • Improved outcomes
  • Safe progression

Filter Exercises

This category focuses on exercises specifically designed to help you achieve your Injury Rehabilitation goals. Each exercise has been carefully selected and categorized to ensure you can find activities that align with your specific objectives.

Available Exercises

JOG PLANK

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for an intense to very intense exercise so that your core, back, hips and legs will strengthen with this intense suspended jog plank. Your shoulders will strengthen from the the resistance of keeping the buoyant noodle low. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Core and Back, Cardio

Equipment: Large Noodle, Resistance Fins

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your legs, hips, shoulders & arms will strengthen and lengthen simultaneously. Wearing a flotation belt also makes you stabilize your core for a back and abs workout. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK SIDE STRAIGHT LEG

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for an intense exercise so that your inner thighs and outer hips will strengthen and lengthen simultaneously with these pendulum kicks movement. Your shoulders and back will strengthen with the arm push-backs. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK 4 DIRECTIONS

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your knees, outer hips, inner thighs, glutes and leg muscles will strengthen with these 4-directional kicks. Your arms will strengthen and your balance and coordination will be challenged by rowing the kickboard with the intense kick movements. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Fins, Kickboard

WALK SIDE WIDE

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your outer hips will strengthen and your inner thighs will lengthen with these rapid step side wide leg movements. Your chest and back will strengthen and lengthen simultaneously with the arm swings. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JACKS FROG

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your outer hips, inner thighs, knees, quadriceps and core will strengthen with these fast frog leg movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm moves. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JACKS TUCK

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your outer hips, knees and core will strengthen with these tuck movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with these arm movements. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JACKS M&M

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your outer hips, knees and core will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged with these jack M&M movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm moves. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK VERTICAL SCISSORS

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your knees, hips and core will strengthen and your leg muscles will lengthen with this challenging suspended vertical scissor kick around the clock. Your shoulders and arms will strengthen as they scull at sides. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Fins

KICK FRONT CROSS-TOUCH

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your inner-thighs & quadriceps will strengthen and your hamstrings will lengthen, also your core, back and arms will strengthen with these kick front cross touches. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK BEHIND & ROW

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your glutes and hamstrings will strengthen while your quadricep and hips lengthen with this kick behind movement. Your upper body and core will strengthen as you row the kickboard. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Fins, Kickboard

KICK BEHIND (FLUTTER)

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for an intense to very intense exercise so that your core, back, glutes, and legs will strengthen and your hips lengthen with these plank flutter kicks. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Core and Back, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Fins

ROCKING HORSE

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for an intense to very intense exercise so that your legs, hips, and core will strengthen with these rapid coordinated rocking movements. Your shoulders and back will strengthen and your coordination challenged with the opposing arm swings. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

LUNGE CURTSY

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your inner thighs and outer hips are going to be challenged with this curtsy lunge. The center bounce adds to the intensity of the move. The arms are coordinated with the lunge so that you strengthen the shoulders with the simultaneous arm swings. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: None

JACKS REGULAR

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these rapid jumping jack movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm movements. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JOG WIDE

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your outer hips, core and glutes will strengthen and your inner thighs will lengthen with this intense wide jog movement. Your chest and arms will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged in combining the arm and leg movements. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Floating Cuffs, Resistance Bells

JACKS DIAMOND

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your inner thighs and outer hips will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged with these jack diamond movements. Your chest, back and shoulders will strengthen with the arm moves. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK FRONT

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your hips, legs, core, back and arms will strengthen with these sit & kick movements The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Knees, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JACKS OPPOSITE ARMS

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with this challenging arm and leg jack movement. You will also strengthen your shoulders with these arm movements. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

KICK CENTER FLUTTER

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous intense exercise so that your hips, legs, core, chest, back and arms will strengthen and your coordination challenged with these rapid vertical center kick flutters. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance...

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

JUMP SIDE TO SIDE

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your core, hips, inner thighs and knees will strengthen with these rapid jump side to side mogul movements that include a tuck center. Your arms and shoulders will strengthen with the side arm circles. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells, Resistance Fins

PUNCH, LUNGE, SWING COMBO

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your back and shoulders will strengthen and your chest will lengthen with these punch and swing arm movements. Your hips, glutes, legs and core will strengthen with the knee lunge movement. The combined arm and leg movements provide a challenge in coordination. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells

JUMP CENTER TUCK

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your core, quadraceps and inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these intense jump center tuck movements. The Jack arms build shoulder, back and arm strength. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Floating Belt, Floating Cuffs, Resistance Bells

JUMP FRONT AND BACK (MOGUL)

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your knees, hips and legs will strengthen with these rapid mogul jumps front and back. Your shoulders and back will strengthen with the opposing arm swings. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells

JUMP TORSO TWIST (MOGUL)

Level 5

Purpose: This is a Tabata H.I.I.T. for a vigorous exercise so that your core, back, and inner thighs will strengthen and your hips lengthen with these fast jump torso twist movements. Your shoulders and back will strengthen with the opposing arm swings. The interval training provides high intensity and recovery periods for cardio conditioning that improves stamina and endurance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment: Resistance Bells

SUPPORTED WATER WALKING

Level 1

Purpose: Provide very low-impact, supported gait practice in water for children and adolescents with significant mobility limitations.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

Equipment: Large Noodle

WATER WALKING

Level 2

Purpose: Improve gait, lower limb strength, and functional mobility for children and adolescents with disabilities using the support and resistance of water.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

Equipment: None

SUPPORTED AQUATIC AEROBIC MARCHING

Level 1

Purpose: Introduce very low-impact, rhythmic aerobic movement in water for children and adolescents with significant mobility limitations.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, shoulders, arms

Equipment: Large Noodle

AQUATIC AEROBIC GAMES

Level 4

Purpose: Combine moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise with playful movement patterns in water to engage children and adolescents.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, shoulders, arms, hips

Equipment: None

AQUATIC DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING WALK

Level 2

Purpose: Enhance basic diaphragmatic breathing and coordination with slow walking in water for children and adolescents with mild limitations.

Muscles: respiratory muscles, core

Equipment: None

AQUATIC FOLLOW THE LEADER

Level 2

Purpose: Use simple copying games in shallow water to develop basic locomotion, attention, and social interaction in children and adolescents.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, shoulders, arms

Equipment: None

SUPPORTED WATER MARCH

Level 1

Purpose: Introduce safe upright gait in water for participants with significant mobility or balance limitations.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

Equipment: None

ASSISTED HEEL–TOE RAISE

Level 1

Purpose: Gently strengthen ankles and lower legs while improving basic stance control and weight shift in shallow water.

Muscles: calves, anterior tibialis, glutes, core

Equipment: None

AQUA SIDE LEG LIFT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip abductors and improve lateral stability using controlled side leg lifts against water resistance.

Muscles: abductors, glutes, core

Equipment: None

ARTHRITIS ROM HAND AND ANKLE SEQUENCE

Level 1

Purpose: Provide a gentle range-of-motion sequence for hands and ankles in warm water to reduce stiffness and improve joint comfort.

Muscles: forearms, hands, calves, ankles

Equipment: None

LOW-BACK PELVIC TILT AND WALK SEQUENCE

Level 2

Purpose: Combine gentle pelvic tilts and supported walking to improve alignment, core activation, and comfort for participants with low-back pain.

Muscles: core, low back, glutes, hamstrings

Equipment: None

DEEP WATER SUPPORTED REHAB GAIT SET

Level 2

Purpose: Support safe early gait retraining in deep water for rehab participants who cannot tolerate impact on land.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, core

Equipment: Flotation Belt

DEEP WATER SUPPORTED CORE REHAB SET

Level 2

Purpose: Use deep-water support to train gentle core co-contraction and trunk alignment for rehab clients who cannot tolerate land-based loading.

Muscles: core, abdominals, low back, hips

Equipment: Flotation Belt

DEEP WATER SUPPORTED ARM AND LEG REHAB CIRCUIT

Level 3

Purpose: Provide a gentle deep-water circuit alternating upper- and lower-body patterns for rehab or deconditioned participants.

Muscles: shoulders, arms, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, core

Equipment: Flotation Belt

Exercise Guidelines

Follow proper exercise guidelines and consult with healthcare providers as needed.

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