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In Pain? Why Small, Targeted Movements Can Help Your Body Heal
Being immobile will not help your pain. Read how small, targeted exercises will heal your body and get you moving again. Tiny movements will bring big results.

Karen Charles
Mar 205 min read


Float, Stretch, Heal: Water Therapy for Sciatica
If you suffer from sciatica, consistent and gentle exercise plays a key role in managing symptoms and preventing recurrence.

Karen Charles
Dec 1, 20254 min read


How Different Aquatic Therapies Can Work Together
There's no one size fits all when it comes to aquatic therapy. Read how I combine AquaStretch, Bad Ragaz, Halliwick and other therapies.

Karen Charles
Mar 31, 20254 min read


How to Prepare for Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery
How having strengthening your muscles before knee or hip replacement surgery can boost your chances of a speedy recovery

Karen Charles
Feb 22, 20244 min read


What’s the Difference Between Aquatic Therapy and Massage Therapy?
The main differences between aquatic therapy and traditional massage therapy and how AquaStretch assisted stretching puts you in control

Karen Charles
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Empowering Movement: Exercises for Managing Parkinson's
Exercise is being increasingly recognised as an important component of managing Parkinson's and improving your overall quality of life.

Karen Charles
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Using Water-Based Exercise as Rehabilitation for Injury
How assisted stretching in water with AquaStretch can improve your injury recovery time If you’ve suffered from an injury to your joints...

Karen Charles
Jun 9, 20223 min read


What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial release is a proven way to target muscle pain, but its even more effective when performed in water.

Karen Charles
Nov 26, 20203 min read


The Benefits of Water Therapy for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from long term chronic pain then 2020 will have been a rough year for you. Read how water-based therapy may help.

Karen Charles
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Shake off the Pandemic Blues by Getting Back into the Water
The connection between mental and physical health has been recognised for a long time. Let's explore the benefits of water-based exercise

Karen Charles
Sep 21, 20204 min read


What is a safe exercise during pregnancy?
If you are reading this blog, I take it congratulations are in order. This is such an exciting and amazing time and no doubt you are keen to give yourself the best possible start to parenthood whilst you are pregnant. Both with your physical health and your emotional wellbeing. It’s no secret that exercise is a fantastic way to look after your body and that being in water can provide the safest form of exercise whilst pregnant whilst also being incredibly relaxing The Benef

Karen Charles
Feb 28, 20192 min read
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