This review included 9 articles: one RCT (6 males), one single-case study (female) and seven expert opinion articles. One expert opinion piece was partially based on a convenience sample of 8 volunteers.
Across the included papers, the following factors were identified to support the use of aquatic physical therapy for UE orthopaedic injuries: early activation of range of movement in the post-operative period, improved strength, joint mobility and proprioception, minimisation of pain, a decrease in the risk of further injury, and the use of equipment to increase resistance during therapy.