Effects of Aquatic Intervention on Fall Risk, Hazard Perception, Calendar Planning and Brain Activity During Elderly

For structured aquatic physical intervention group, the Ai-Chi method was selected. Ai-Chi is a simple aquatic exercise and relaxation method that uses a combination of deep breathing and slow movements of the arms, legs and torso in continual flowing patterns. The Ai-Chi intervention will occur in an hydrotherapy pool (34C).

For controlled comparison of the structured physical intervention group the Tai-Chi method was selected (the same movements as the Ai-Chi). The Tai-Chi intervention will occur in a room.

The people who will be part of the non physical intervention will practice guided imagery of the Ai-Chi method. The guided imagery intervention will occur in a room.