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Ai Chi

Physical Rehabilitation Therapy

Ai Chi is a form of aquatic exercise used for recreation, relaxation, fitness and physical rehabilitation. Its clinical form is a specialized, active variant of aquatic therapy that uses breathing techniques and progressive resistance training performed in water, drawing on elements of qigong and tai chi, to relax and strengthen the body.

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Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1993 2
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1. Wikipedia
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2. Ai Chi (Wikipedia)
  • Ai Chi - Lead section
    Ai Chi is a form of aquatic exercise used for recreation, relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation.
  • Article text
    Ai Chi was developed in 1993 by Jun Konno (Aquadynamics Institute, Yokohama, Japan) as an exercise to prepare for Watsu.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ai_Chi, lead section
    Ai Chi is a form of aquatic exercise used for recreation, relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation.
  • In Group: Aquatic Therapy, Introduction
    Ai Chi is a form of aquatic exercise used for recreation, relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation.
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