The Benefit From Watsu

Watsu will benefit nearly every client we treat. However, Watsu is most valuable for those clients who are having difficulty working on functional activities secondary to pain, muscle spasm or spasticity.

The following are some of the client populations which may benefit from Watsu as part of their treatment program:

1. Most orthopedic impairments including:
   – Post back surgery (laminectomy, etc…)
   – Back pain
   – Multiple injuries following trauma
   – Any impairment with muscle spasm, muscle guarding, decreased ROM or pain
2. Most neurological impairment including:
   – Stroke
   – Brain injury
   – Spinal cord injury
   – Cerebral palsy
   – Parkinsons Disease
   – Multiple sclerosis
3. Many types of arthritis including:
   – Osteoarthritis
   – Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Clients with lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
5. Post surgical clents (especially major surgery such as open heart surgery)
6. Post mastectomy
7. Fibromyalgia
8. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
9. Chronic pain clients (may also need psychological support)
10. Victims of abuse (may also need psychological support)
11. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (may also need psychological support)