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A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of hydrotherapy and land exercises on overall well being and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis.  Spring 2007
Hydrotherapy is highly valued by people with rheumatoid arthritis yet few studies have compared the benefits of exercises in heated water against exercises on land. In particular, data on quality of life is rarely reported. This is especially important because patients treated with hydrotherapy often report an enhanced sense of well-being. This is a randomised controlled trial in which the effects of hydrotherapy were compared with exercises on land on overall response to treatment, physical function and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Aquatic Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.  Winter 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of aquatic physical therapy on hip or knee osteoarthritis OA.
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Cariorespiratory Responses to Aquatic Treadmill Walking in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis  Spring 2005
Objective: To compare the relationship between heart rate, and ratings of perceived exertion, with speed during land and water treadmill walking in patients with RA.
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