Análise documental e retrospectiva dos participantes atendidos no estágio de fisioterapia aquática do curso de fisioterapia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.

Abstract

During an Aquatic Physical Therapy session it can be observed that hydrostatic pressure acts favorably, allowing for greater range of motion, while simultaneously exerting muscle strength, thus preserving strength in other regions. The patient begins to walk with reduced gravitational force due to the buoyancy of water, working on gait and balance activities, pain relief, increased range of motion, proprioception and balance, improvement of self-esteem, and quality of life. The investigation of data contained in the medical records of participants treated during the Aquatic Physical Therapy Internship can provide us with insights that enable a better understanding of this specialty. Objective: perform document analysis and a retrospective of the participants assisted in the aquatic physiotherapy internship. Methodology: This study employed a descriptive, exploratory, retrospective documentary analysis approach, conducted through the examination of patient records from the years 2015 to 2020 at the FAEFI Campus School Clinic of Physical Therapy in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Results: A total of 126 patient records were analyzed, with 59.5% being female and 40.5% male. The average age was 49.7 ± 18.9 years, and the average number of sessions attended was 14.8 ± 12.8. The Bad Ragaz method was used by more than 92.1% of the entire sample, while Watsu showed significance (p=0.006) as the most commonly used method among a portion of the female participants. Conclusion: the diagnostic profile that led the patients to aquatic physiotherapy was mostly due to involvement in the lower limbs, with women being the most affected and the methods that were most present in the treatments of these patients were Bad Ragaz, while Watsu, the most suitable for women according to the contingency values worksheet.