Description

Medical problems associated with obesity as well as water benefits, assessment, goals, and adaptation expectations are included in this CEC article. Precautions regarding control of movement, balance, impact, thermoregulation, movement restriction, over/under training and hypernea and dyspnea are also discussed. Suggestions for format modifications in programming including NHLBI guidelines are reviewed with adherence strategies.

Objectives

Demonstrate several precautions that may apply to your client

Compare the medical definitions of degrees of obesity

Identify predisposing medical problems with bariatric clients

Examine modifications regarding traditional program guidelines

Differentiate between adherence obstacles that could affect your client

Needs Identification

Our national obesity epidemic requires an understanding of working with bariatric clients in the water. The information offered in this CEC article advances that purpose.

Outline

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