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KICKBOARD WALKING - CHEST

Strengthen lower body through kickboard-supported walking movements.

Focus Lower Body
Pool Depth Fully Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment Yes

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. Hold the kickboard in front of your chest with both hands, elbows bent.
  3. Walk forward, holding the kickboard in front of you.
  4. Maintain steady breathing and upright posture throughout.
  5. Continue for prescribed duration.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Hold kickboard securely but not too tightly. Walk smoothly. Maintain steady pace and posture.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute lower limb injury. Do not grip kickboard too tightly. Modify if experiencing balance issues.

Additional Safety Notes: Maintain balance with kickboard support. Stop if you experience pain. Use secure grip.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase distance or duration. Increase walking speed. Reduce kickboard support.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease distance or duration. Decrease walking speed. Increase kickboard support.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education