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Study Notes
Ai Chi
- A water movement and relaxation program combining Tai-Chi concepts with Shiatsu and QiGong techniques
- Performed standing in shoulder-deep water (31-33°C) with deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs, and torso
- Aimed to improve psychological function by calming the nervous system, enhancing relaxation, increasing body awareness, and decreasing general anxiety
Ai Chi Position
- Starting position should be comfortable with body weight projected into the feet and pool bottom
- Arms, shoulders, hips, and knees should be in anatomical position
- Feet are in a wide stance, at least shoulder-width apart, with toes pointed slightly outward
- Knees are soft and slightly flexed until water is at shoulder level, and arms are resting just below the water surface
- Rib cage is lifted, and the diaphragm contracts
- Spine is straight with normal curves
- Head is held erect but lifted, with chin relaxed and slightly down
- Eyes are focused straight ahead or on the water
Ai Chi Movements
- First 5 movements are symmetrical and parallel from left to right
- From the 6th movement, they become asymmetrical and more challenging
- Coordination, shifting weight from side to side, jumping, and balance are included
Applications of Ai Chi
- Used with groups or one-on-one
- Successfully used with patients with pain management, arthritis, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, neurological and orthopedic diagnoses, and balance deficits
Other Techniques
- Ai Chi Ne: a partner stretching program with breathing techniques to increase relaxation and enhance strength abilities
- Cranio Sacral Therapy in Water: a therapeutic environment combining Watsu and Cranio Sacral Therapy
- Healing Dance: an aquatic technique developed by Alexander George in 1993, with 10 trainings (7 on the surface and 3 subaquatic)
- BackHab: an integrated program for people with back problems, using aquatic walking and various strides
- The Burdenko Method: a therapeutic method for people with disabilities, integrating land and water therapy
- Water Pilates: Pilates adapted for the pool, focusing on strength, flexibility, range of motion, and musculoskeletal alignment
- Water Yoga: Hatha yoga poses performed in warm water to develop strength, static balance, and range of motion
- Deep Water Running: a form of cardiovascular/pulmonary training using a wetbelt or aquajogger to walk or run through deep water
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