Aquatic Therapy

A Comfortable Rehabilitation Option

For those who struggle with traditional land-based therapy, aquatic therapy is a great treatment opportunity. Patients need not possess swimming skills to benefit from aquatic therapy. Treatment can be performed in sitting 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
• Stroke, MS, Cerebral Palsy
• Joint Replacement
• Sports Injuries
• Difficult with Walking/Balance

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 takes advantage of:

• Buoyancy - it eases the stress on your muscles and joints.
• Temperature - the warm water soothes and relaxes the body.
• 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 robe to wear from the locker room (optional)
• 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!