• Decrease heart rate
• Decreased rate of respiration
• Increased depth of respiration
• Increased peripheral vasodilatation
• Increased smooth muscle activity (digestion)
• Decreased activation of striated muscles (skeletal)
• Decreased spasticity
• Decreased muscle spasm
• Enhanced immune system response

Watsu® helps decrease muscle tension and increase range of motion. The support of the water provides relief from compression forces in the joints. The movements through the water provide gentle stretching while these joints are unloaded. Clients report decreased pain as Watsu® decreases their muscle spasm and muscle guarding, increases their range of motion , and promotes profound relaxation.*

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* quoted from an article by Peggy Schoedinger
Physical Therapist,Benefits of Watsu® For People with Orthopedic, Neurologic and Rheumatologic Special Needs.