Abstract

Objective: To compare the edema-relieving effects of static immersion with water aerobics. Methods: Eighteen healthy women between 20 and 33 weeks’ gestation were studied standing on land, immersed to the axilla, and participating in a water aerobics class, each for 30 minutes. Results: Water aerobics and the static immersion led to a similar diuresis, 187 and 180 mL, respectively. Both were significantly greater than standing 30 minutes on land, 65 mL ( P < .01). The dilutional effect as measured by a decline in urine specific gravity was also similar between static immersion and water aerobics and greater than standing on land ( P < .01). Standing on land led to a small increase in leg volume compared with water aerobics or static immersion ( P < .01). Conclusion: Water aerobics had diuretic and edema-relieving effects similar to static immersion. When women develop edema of pregnancy, water aerobics classes may be used as a potential treatment.

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