Prática da hidroginástica como terapêutica alternativa no tratamento de mulheres com depressão

Abstract

Currently, there is a large number of people suffering from depression who seek treatment alternatives that are able to minimize the damage caused by this disease. Some symptoms are social isolation, lack of appetite, fear, indisposition, lack of libido. The hydrogymnastics is performed in an aquatic environment, with specific movements in the standing position, the classes are fun, are held with music and have interaction between the participants. During the practice of hydrogymnastics, there is an interaction between the students and the teacher that makes it possible to gain trust. In view of the numerous benefits provided by physical exercise, which are the release of hormones such as endorphins, dopamine that cause the feeling of well-being of long duty. In addition, water causes muscle relaxation that aids sleep and as a result, the happiness hormone melatonin is released. Thus, it is possible to notice that the practice of hydrogymnastics becomes an ally in the treatment of depression. The objective of this work is to analyze the results of the practice of hydrogymnastics, as an alternative therapy for depression treatments. It is a bibliographical research, of the analytical exploratory type, providing a greater familiarity with the theme and understanding the relationship between the phenomenon, being of a qualitative nature. As a result, it can be observed that hydrogymnastics proved to be a positive therapeutic aid in the treatment of depression compared to conventional treatment, so that there was an increase in the mood, reducing stress, anxiety and, consequently, depression.