
A Comfortable Rehabilitation Option
For those who struggle with traditional land-based therapy, aquatic therapy a great treatment opportunity. Patients need not possess swimming skills to benefit from aquatic therapy. Treatment can be performed in sitting, on your back and stomach, and/or standing positions.
If you suffer from one of the following, chances are, you can benefit from aquatic rehab:
- Arthritis Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Obesity
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries
- Difficult with Walking/Balance
- Shoulder
- Neck
- Pre & Post Surgery
- Chronic Pain
- Cardiopulmonary
- Pregnancy
- Stroke, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s, Post Polio
- – Fear of Water
- – Incontinence
- – Seizure Disorders
- – Open Wounds
- – Chlorine Allergies
- – Colostomies
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is one of the safest, most comfortable treatment options a physical therapy patient will ever experience.
Common benefits of aquatic therapy are:
- Decreased Pain
- Improved Range of Motion and Flexibility
- Improved Strength and Aerobic Endurance
- Improved Walking Skills
- Improved Confidence and Mental Status
Aquatic therapy provides:
- Buoyancy – it eases the stress on your muscles and joints.
- Temperature – the warm water relaxes the body and enhances circulation.
- Viscosity – the “thickness” of the water provides gentle resistance.
- Turbulence – moving water gently challenges the body to maintain balance and control.
- Hydrostatic Pressure – this pressure provides natural relief of joint swelling.
What the Patient will Need:
- Swimsuit
- Aqua Shoes
- Towel
- A cover-up to/from restroom
- Hat/Visor & Sunglass
- Cap (optional)
Our staff are specially trained to provide you with an individualized aquatic therapy treatment program. Aquatic therapy is covered by many insurance plans.
Give us a call today to learn more!